What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Systems Engineer Intern position at State of Wisconsin Investment Board?
OUR AGENCY
Make a Difference
SWIB is a trusted and skilled global investment organization managing the assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and other separately managed funds. With about $156 billion in total assets under management, SWIB has been recognized by the investment industry for its teamwork and innovation that helps make it a premier asset manager. Sophisticated investment management strategies, forward-looking technologies, and strong internal asset management make SWIB a leading investment organization.
For public employees in Wisconsin, SWIB is a unique and valuable partner. Investing for the financial security of more than 691,000 individuals – and for the 1,607 Wisconsin employers who contribute on behalf of their employees – SWIB’s strong management of the WRS has helped fuel one of only a few fully funded public pension funds in the country. SWIB’s long-term investment returns meet the challenges of a constantly evolving investment landscape while helping grow and protect the assets of the WRS, which is consistently among the top 10 largest public pension funds in the U.S.
We are a mission driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating reasonable returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.
Real World Experience
This is your opportunity to gain professional experience working for one of the nation’s top public pension fund investment organizations. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to be a part of our dedicated team. SWIB’s intern program offers an opportunity for you to put your skills to use while at the same time to learn new skills in a professional environment. Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work through hands-on, authentic, professional experiences.
About the Team
The Technology Team at SWIB supports, implements & develops industry-leading systems and platforms to support SWIB’s diverse and complex set of investment portfolios and strategies. The team at SWIB strives to be a trusted advisor and partner to the business that is valued as a critical contributor to SWIB’s continued growth and success. We effectively leverage technology to derive the maximum value from it and achieve SWIB’s business goals. We keep technology aligned with SWIB’s future direction and operate SWIB’s technology according to industry standards.
This role will work with a team of Business System Engineers who do variety of tasks like Business Analysis, Business Application Support, Application Enhancements, Testing, deployments. The team majorly works on various third-party investment market applications in IBOR, ABOR, OMS, EMS areas.
Essential activities:
- Provide support of applications and processes for business-as-usual activities, and project-related tasks
- Collaborate with team members, and other teams in the organization, with the objective of gaining knowledge, adding value, and solving problems
- Document application configurations, processes, and workflows
- Participate in efforts to design solutions, helping build technical specifications, based on business requirements
- Perform support tasks off-hours in team rotations proactively identifying issues to mitigate business impact
The Ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Data Science, Economics, or Finance
- Recent graduates or 0-2 years of experience (will consider past internship experience within Financial Services or Technology sectors) ideally working on a technology team.
- Knowledge of SQL is essential.
- Familiarity with investment concepts
- A passion for learning new technologies/tools/products.
- Curiosity to continuously learn, solve complex problems, and improve processes.
- Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period beginning late May/early June 2025.
Join HIGHER PERFORMERS
Home to Top Talent
SWIB’s professionals shape sophisticated investment management strategies, by driving progressive technologies, and by delivering strong internal asset management results. SWIB’s internal team invests approximately 50% percent of its assets under management in house. As a result, Institutional Investor recognizes SWIB as “home to top talent in American public investing.”
“The organization has earned a reputation for investment excellence in part by running much of its portfolio successfully in-house versus outsourcing to Wall Street” – Institutional Investor.
