What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Analyst position at Brown Brothers Harriman?
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
The Senior Systems Analyst provides strategic technical analysis to business partners and also acts as a liaison between technical and business user groups. The focus of this position is to work closely with stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of various business’ strategy, processes, services, roadmap and the context in which the business operates.
The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for defining and documenting business systems requirements and ensuring technology solutions enhance and support the business operations. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Responsibilities will include a full range of activities from leading small to mid-size projects to assisting other project managers on larger more complex projects related to operational business functions that affect both internal and external clients. The Senior Systems Analyst participates in all phases of the systems development life cycle – from project scoping, planning and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation.
Responsibilities
$120,000 - $160,000
BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
The Senior Systems Analyst provides strategic technical analysis to business partners and also acts as a liaison between technical and business user groups. The focus of this position is to work closely with stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of various business’ strategy, processes, services, roadmap and the context in which the business operates.
The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for defining and documenting business systems requirements and ensuring technology solutions enhance and support the business operations. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Responsibilities will include a full range of activities from leading small to mid-size projects to assisting other project managers on larger more complex projects related to operational business functions that affect both internal and external clients. The Senior Systems Analyst participates in all phases of the systems development life cycle – from project scoping, planning and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Develop clear, concise methodology documents, which require proficiency in interviewing skills, workflow analysis, dataflow diagramming, screen design, etc.
- Review and assist in development of project plans, project workflows as requested by Project Manager.
- Facilitate the definition of functional requirements by working with programmers and users in prototyping and design sessions.
- Translate system workflows into system configuration
- Translate and present project concepts into effective visual images which clarify design elements and issues for both business and technical audiences.
- Ensure agile methodology is followed for project; provide meaningful feedback in accordance with departmental standards and guidelines.
- Identify, mediate, resolve and eliminate miscommunications between business and technical project team members.
- Provide leadership to team members and peers by collaborating with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers and others; driving the resolution of issues; and holding self and team accountable for results
- Stay current with business needs and strategies and manage relationships and expectations by developing a communication process to keep others up-to-date on project results
- Support and align efforts to meet business needs
- Understand and negotiate needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders
- Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating project documentation; determining daily priorities; following proper escalation paths
- Works to self-manage projects to budget/estimate and hit deadlines set forth by project leads/managers
- Collaborate closely with developers to implement the requirements, provide necessary guidance to testers during QA process
- Participate in development of test strategy, test plans and test cases
- Participate in test execution and document results
- Utilize Jira to organize, track, and update progress on projects throughout their entire life cycle.
- Identify improvement opportunities (proactive and reactive)
- Research and evaluate new technology solutions and present recommendations for improved system operations.
- Support system conversions, upgrades, enhancements
- Financial Services experience
- A technical/programming background or experience working with development teams
- Experience in designing and/or supporting investor relations websites, vendor applications and client reporting/sales enablement tools strongly recommended
- BA/BS degree and/or related work experience, preferably in Information Systems or related field
- 5 years of experience documenting specifications, preferably at a financial services company.
- Full understanding of the business model or the area(s) supported.
- Very Strong Analytical skills required
- Must have experience working on large scale projects as well as handling day-to-day operational requests from the business
- Strong time management, ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship building skills & communication skills
- Knowledge of all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle required
- Data analysis – Must have proficiency with SQL, Microsoft Excel
- Ability to create presentations using software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Exposure to project work and project planning, as well as project management software.
- Interviewing skills.
- Written and oral communications skills
- Problem solving/analytical skills
$120,000 - $160,000
BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
