PGIM · 1 month ago
Lead, Business Systems Analyst
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expPGIM is a leading financial services institution that emphasizes digital transformation and innovation within its Global Technology team. As a Lead, Business Systems Analyst, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver transformative capabilities and optimize risk management decisions through effective technology solutions.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Lead in setting ambitious and clear product vision and communicate ‘the story’ effectively to key stakeholders and the rest of the team; Looks for opportunities to provide input to the team & coach others with occasional guidance
Works on solving extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables
Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact
Support the Director Business Systems Analyst and Product Owner in setting ambitious and clear product vision, and communicating ‘the story’ effectively to key stakeholders and the rest of the team
Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and may impact future concepts, products or technologies
Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of often complex variables related to technology and/or data. Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Own the end-to-end product strategy from inception and determine business value once solution enters production
Ensure alignment of product features and stories, i.e., review, give feedback, and prioritize user stories in line with product vision
Contributes to development of the vision and owns key aspects of the product management/roadmap activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering; Analytics or experience in related fields
Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
Deep experience and/or expertise with several of the following: Project/Product Management: Planning, Progress Monitoring and Status Reporting, including visualization of works; Scaling Agile – Organizing, synchronizing multiple teams setup Estimations, ROI, project life cycle
Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Ability to facilitate dialogue at the right level of detail for all members of the Agile team
Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Ability to work seamlessly with business partners and software developers alike in a liaison role
Financial Acumen: Knowledge of understanding of financial concepts, tools and processes and how financial metrics are used to monitor and drive outcomes. Includes understanding of company accounts/metrics (ex: balance sheet, profit/loss, cash flow, budget & forecast)
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Preferred
The ideal candidate has excellent analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking abilities, with proven experience tackling challenging problems and providing solutions in fast-paced investment and technology environments
Candidates must have strong understanding of database and reporting structures, as well as proficiency in data analysis and visualization business intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or IBM Cognos Analytics
Ability to read and interpret SQL, and/or experience with programming languages such as Python
Strong knowledge and expertise in investment data and financial instruments, particularly fixed Income and derivatives
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in financial services industry supporting investment technology, risk management, portfolio management, or asset liability management (ALM) functions is required. Familiarity or experience with BlackRock's Aladdin system is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
PGIM
PGIM is a money manager whose clients rely on their risk management expertise, intellectual capital, and innovative solutions. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
1001-5000 employees
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