Business Systems Engineer, Intermediate

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The Business Systems Engineer supports the design, configuration, enhancement, and ongoing operation of SWIB’s front‑and middle‑office business systems, with primary emphasis on the Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS/CRD). This role collaborates with Trading, Portfolio Management, Operations, Compliance, and Technology teams to ensure that Charles River and related platforms are effectively integrated, well supported, and aligned with business needs.

• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of the Charles River platform, including workflows, data flows, and system integrations
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of system performance and reliability
• Contribute to enhancements, upgrades, and implementation efforts related to Charles River
• Participate in software testing and validation activities to ensure the quality and stability of system releases
• Work with Trading, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Operations, and Technology partners to gather requirements and translate them into effective system solutions
• Engage in discussions around process improvement and automation opportunities within Charles River and associated systems
• Support the evolution of front- and middle-office architecture centered on Charles River
• Assist with integrations involving market data providers and downstream platforms including Bloomberg, Fact Set, Sim Corp, Eagle, and custodial partners
• Maintain system documentation covering workflows, configurations, and integration points
• Apply quality assurance, risk-management, and best-practice standards throughout system change activities
• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of the Charles River platform, including workflows, data flows, and system integrations
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of system performance and reliability
• Contribute to enhancements, upgrades, and implementation efforts related to Charles River
• Participate in software testing and validation activities to ensure the quality and stability of system releases
• Work with Trading, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Operations, and Technology partners to gather requirements and translate them into effective system solutions
• Engage in discussions around process improvement and automation opportunities within Charles River and associated systems
• Support the evolution of front- and middle-office architecture centered on Charles River
• Assist with integrations involving market data providers and downstream platforms including Bloomberg, Fact Set, Sim Corp, Eagle, and custodial partners
• Maintain system documentation covering workflows, configurations, and integration points
• Apply quality assurance, risk-management, and best-practice standards throughout system change activities

• Bachelor’s degree required (Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience within the investment management industry, preferably supporting portfolio management, trading, or compliance functions
• Hands‑on experience with an Order Management System (OMS);
  Charles River experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of trading workflows, compliance processes, allocations, and integration concepts
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional business and technology teams