Business System Analyst

Job Title: BSA SME (Techno-Functional) Investment Performance

Location: Mount Laurel NJ/New York City/NYC-Hybrid

Job Type: Contract Role

Note:- Could you share some profiles for a BSA SME (techno functional) in Investment performance e.g. BiSAM, factset, Eagle performance module, GIPs standards, mutual fund returns, benchmarks, SQL, prior interactions with both IT and Ops in this space.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) SME with strong techno-functional expertise in Investment Performance to support performance measurement platforms and ensure alignment with business objectives, industry standards (GIPS), and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of performance attribution tools like BiSAM, FactSet, and Eagle Performance, as well as hands-on experience in SQL, benchmark management, and mutual fund performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in Investment Performance Measurement, supporting platforms like BiSAM, FactSet, and Eagle Performance.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations teams to define business requirements and ensure successful delivery of performance solutions.
• Interpret and apply GIPS standards to support compliant performance measurement and reporting practices.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and data teams to validate mutual fund returns, benchmark accuracy, and performance attribution.
• Design and document detailed functional and technical specifications for enhancements, integrations, and data flow improvements.
• Conduct SQL queries for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting of performance-related data issues.
• Support benchmark setup and validation, including custom benchmark creation and index data sourcing.
• Participate in UAT and system validation, ensuring new features or system changes meet business expectations.
• Provide ongoing support, training, and documentation for performance systems users.
• Assist in performance data governance and ensure data integrity across upstream/downstream systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience as a BSA or Techno-Functional Analyst in the Investment Management or Asset Management industry.
• Proven expertise in performance measurement and attribution platforms such as BiSAM, FactSet, and Eagle Performance.
• Strong working knowledge of GIPS standards, mutual fund return calculations, and benchmark methodologies.
• Solid understanding of investment performance metrics, including TWR, MWR, attribution, and composite management.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Experience engaging with both IT and business/operations stakeholders, bridging gaps between technical solutions and business needs.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation or data integration tools in performance measurement.
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Certification in CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) is a plus.