Business Systems Engineer

Description:
Hybrid 3 days on site in Madison, WI

The Business Systems Engineer will lead day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets. The role will guide process construction and maintenance for systems engineers and consultants, leveraging investment industry knowledge to analyze, design, prototype, test, and implement applications. The position partners with Operations and Technology to ensure systems meet business needs and remain supportable.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets.
• Work with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions and define support needs.
• Analyze team needs across Investment Management, Operations, and Technology to ensure business needs are met via design, development, or deployment of software.
• Serve as the architect and designer for investment management applications and systems, including interactions among component pieces.
• Create test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software and guide implementation.
• Identify gaps and risks in systems architecture, design, and projects, and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Lead and coordinate solution architecture and design, including code where applicable.
• Implement and oversee software testing using manual, automated, and exploratory methods, document results, and manage defect reporting.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of implemented solutions.
• Act as subject matter expert on IT business applications to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Research investment management technologies and maintain awareness of industry trends, products, vendors, and services.
• Partner with Operations and Technology to ensure systems are designed to meet business needs and are supportable over time.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 or more years of investment management industry experience.
• Knowledge of third-party ABOR/IBOR applications such as SimCorp Dimension or Eagle STAR/PACE, with public and/or private markets focus.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension (preferred).
• Experience working in agile methodology (preferred).
• Ability to document and communicate technical knowledge effectively.
• Ability to envision solutions and translate conceptual ideas into tangible outputs.
• Ability to communicate complex technology subjects in layman's terms.
• Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet business needs.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance.