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MassMutual · 2 days ago

Business Systems Analyst in Investment Management Technology

Springfield, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

MassMutual is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join their Corporate Technology Team, focusing on Investment Management Technology. The role involves defining business and systems scope, providing analysis of business needs, and ensuring alignment with investment strategies while supporting complex projects.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Support strategic investment initiatives and ensure recommended solutions are aligned with business and MassMutual IT strategies while adhering to relevant technology standards

Maintain cohesion between the business stakeholders and the technology delivery teams

Build reliable solutions by utilizing Investment Management applications and platforms

Engage in business as usual (BAU) initiatives as well as major projects

Collaborate with vendor resources and infrastructure teams

Responsible for the analysis, design, and testing of complex applications and system integration processes supporting MassMutual’s Investment Management Unit

Support strategic investment initiatives within the areas of Portfolio Management, Investment Operations, Derivative Operations, Quantitative Research/Development, Investment Accounting

Application support and maintenance in a DevOps/Agile delivery model

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 interact with business and technical personnel effectively and confidently, 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 efficiency beyond own scope of responsibility

Perform impact analysis on various proposed technical solutions

Contribute to and review test strategy and test plans

Participate / lead complex derivative accounting testing

Understand the system architecture and translate into efficient designs that are scalable, maintainable, and re-usable, ensuring that designs are aligned with business and technical strategy

Contribute to and review estimates for development and testing work

Participate in / lead design review sessions

Clarify and resolve design related issues with developers

Highlight potential and actual issues effectively and work through to the appropriate resolution

Qualification

Investment management experienceData analysisSolution designDevOpsAgileSQL/Oracle proficiencyDocumentation toolsTechnical leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of experience with designing and implementing complex solutions

5+ years of investment management experience with an understanding of systems and data management

5+ year of experience with investment management systems (from front office to middle office, to back office)

Application support and maintenance in a DevOps/Agile delivery model

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 interact with business and technical personnel effectively and confidently, 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 efficiency beyond own scope of responsibility

Perform impact analysis on various proposed technical solutions

Contribute to and review test strategy and test plans

Participate / lead complex derivative accounting testing

Understand the system architecture and translate into efficient designs that are scalable, maintainable, and re-usable, ensuring that designs are aligned with business and technical strategy

Contribute to and review estimates for development and testing work

Participate in / lead design review sessions

Clarify and resolve design related issues with developers

Highlight potential and actual issues effectively and work through to the appropriate resolution

Preferred

Masters degree or higher in computer or business-related field

Exceptional data analysis experience working with large data sets and multiple sources of data. Expert user of excel and proficient with SQL/Oracle query tools

Can work with limited guidance on complex projects. Anticipates change and is comfortable with multiple priorities

Strong quantitative orientation, analytical skills, a high level of intellectual curiosity, tolerance for ambiguity and seasoned judgment

Able to explore multiple solutions to a problem and present and defend solutions based on an analysis of facts and an understanding of client needs

Demonstrated experience in solution design

Strong understanding and adherence to IT SDLC and operational best practices

Strong knowledge of DevOps and Agile concepts, including tools such as Jira and Confluence

Self-managed and motivated individual with strong leadership skills

Excellent written, oral and presentation skills

Works with minimal oversight and proactively communicates status and risks to project leadership

Ability to work well in a team environment

Desire to learn and ability to apply learnings to business issues

Self-starter with proven ability to organize and direct quality work efforts

Ability to communicate well across all levels of the organization

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team-based environment

Company

MassMutual

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MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services.

Founded in 1851

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.massmutual.com/

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