Risk Management Business Systems Analyst - Investment Management Technology

Risk Management Business Systems Analyst - Investment Management Technology

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Business Systems Analyst – Investment Management Technology (ETX)

(Hybrid, Boston)

This position is required to provide subject matter expertise for Market and Credit Risk related applications including Portfolio Asset Liability Management system.

Recognized as subject matter expert in business analysis field. Has responsibility for instructing, directing, and checking the work of other Business Analysts. Formulate and define business and/or systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of industry requirements. Devise or modify procedures to solve highly complex problems considering limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.

Provide analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper business and/or system requirements. Consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Act as a team leader for complex projects.

You will be joining Mass Mutual’s Investment Management Technology team. Our mission is to build reliable automation solutions for the Quant Research and Development business team. You will be part of a team that is technical, highly motivated and excels at working in a fast paced and always evolving environment with agility and resilience.

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for the analysis, design, and testing of complex applications and system integration processes supporting Mass Mutual’s Investment Management Unit. This role supports strategic investment initiatives within these areas and ensures recommended solutions are aligned with business and Mass Mutual IT strategies while adhering to relevant technology standards.

This role leverages problem solving and analytical skills to design technical solutions related to data management and system integration challenges and contributes to troubleshooting efforts across multiple functional areas including General Investment Accounts, Separate Investment Accounts, Securities & various technology platforms supporting Investments.

This is a critical role in maintaining the cohesion between the business stakeholders and the technology delivery teams. It requires a deep and broad technology background conducive to that found in a “master application developer” but this is not a development position but will participate and guide technology decisions and best practices. It also requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or in collaboration, exceptional communication skills, and knowledge of, or the aptitude to learn the investment management data domain.

• Perform analysis of business process, procedures, data and rules
• Experience with data-centric architectures, multi-dimensional time series, and techniques to guarantee robust data integrity
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand critical business features that drive value, and translate those into solid technical solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively and confidently interact with business and technical personnel, at all levels in the organization
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong knowledge of the investment management industry, asset liability management, and risk management across multiple asset classes, public and private, including derivatives
• Candidates must combine an attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written methods to all levels of an organization
• Proficient with standard documentation tools (Visio, Excel, Word)
• Capable of applying knowledge to handle all but the most complex problems independently
• Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience with designing and implementing complex solutions
• 5+ years of investment data experience with an understanding of systems and data management
• 5+ years of…