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Lead Systems Analyst

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Description

Overview                              

Our client, one of the top investment management firms in the world is seeking a Lead Systems Analyst to join their team in Boston. The Lead Systems Analyst will work with investment personnel and fellow IS team members located globally to analyze and implement small and medium sized projects, delivering custom solutions to be used in the investment and research process.  Daily activities will include application support, hands on development, project management, requirements gathering and documentation, application design, code reviews, implementation, testing/quality assurance, and end-user training.  This position requires technical proficiency and a high level of direct interaction with end users and provides a broad set of opportunities including application development, project management and client management.

 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with investment professionals located globally at all levels of the organization to provide support using the follow-the-sun approach for existing applications and proactively identify opportunities for new/improved systems. 


• Partner with users to iteratively deliver applications that are critical to their investment process.  


• On an ongoing basis provide enhancements to previously deployed solutions.


• Collect, document and implement systems requirements.


• Set development standards, code solutions and perform code reviews, where applicable and ensure development practices adhere to firm guidelines


• Perform data gap analysis and facilitate remediation efforts


• Plan and manage small and medium-sized support projects and perform development and deployment


• Work with users to prioritize needs and provide communication to keep them apprised of progress.

 

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the investment process and research workflows, especially with respect to equities is required.


• Knowledge of  derivative securities and market data services very helpful


• Strong Microsoft Office Application expertise, in particular with Excel and the creation/maintenance of Excel VBA macros


• Hands-on .Net development skills strongly preferred


• Strong SQL skills and prior experience with Oracle/SQL Server tools


• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Sharepoint helpful


• Prior experience with Java/Unix solutions a strong plus


• 3+ years experience directly supporting investment professionals


• 7+ years of professional experience


• Excellent verbal and written communications


• Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast paced team  environment


• Ability to work independently and own projects from beginning to end


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, project plans and milestones effectively.


• Bachelor’s degree required

Industry: Financial Services
Discipline: Networks & Systems
Experience: 8 - 10 Years
Compensation: $100K+
Company: Leading Global Investment Management Firm

Contact information

Apply Online at TheLadders.com