Business Systems Engineer

Overview

Business Systems Engineer with our premier client. This is a direct hire role that is hybrid with 3-days in-office in Madison, WI.

The Senior Business Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the day-to-day technical work related to the business systems architecture supporting the organization's front and middle offices functionality for both public and private markets. This senior role will also be responsible for leading the construction and maintenance of the processes utilized by the Senior Business Systems Engineers and consultants. This role has deep investment industry knowledge allowing the incumbent to effectively analyze, design, model/prototype, test, and guide the implementation of systems utilized by the organization. The role partners with Operations and other parts of Technology to ensure that the systems are appropriately designed to meet business needs and be effectively supported over time.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree required with a preference focus within Information Systems, Computer Science or Finance.
• 5 years of investment management industry experience.
• Have in-depth knowledge of one or more third party ABOR/IBOR applications such as Simcorp Dimension, Eagle STAR/PACE or equivalents with a focus on the use of such systems from a public and/or private markets perspective.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.
• Having hands on experience with Simcorp Dimension is an added advantage.
• Having work experience on agile methodology is an added advantage.
• The ability to objectively influence successful outcomes and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to document and communicate technical knowledge effectively.
• Ability to envision solutions, communicate those solutions and help form tangible outputs from those conceptual solutions.
• Communicating complex technology subjects in layman's terms.
• Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.
• Ability to design technology solutions to solve business problems.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet the needs of the business.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Work with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions and identify the support needs of those solutions.
• Analyze Investment Management, Operations, and Technology teams' needs, both internal and external of the organization, to ensure business needs are continuously being met through the design, development, or deployment of software (whether through upgrades or new programs).
• Serve as the architect/designer for the investment management applications and systems that are utilized, and how those applications, systems, and component pieces interact, including creating test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software implemented.
• Identify gaps and risks in the organization's systems architecture, design, and projects. Make recommendations to business and Technology management about the best way to address or minimize these gaps and risks.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the software or solution architecture and design (including, where applicable, the code needed) of solutions (e.g., applications and systems).
• Implement software testing, using either manual or automated programs and exploratory testing, and evaluate results, including documenting and reporting defects or problems with software and oversee future maintenance and upgrades.
• Serves as Subject matter expert on IT Business applications space to identify, troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Continue to mature and evolve knowledge of investment and asset management business practices, both from a textbook and a practical perspective
• Understand general and investment industry-specific technology trends and forecast future technology shifts.
• Research new investment management technologies to help drive the business capabilities forward and maintain a high degree of awareness of common industry-specific trends, products, vendors, and services.

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $149,000-$180,000k per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.