CAREER OPPORTUNITY #: 8036

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: BISD - INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years of systems/business analysis experience required
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities within an IT organization required
• Experience working with relational databases writing Structured Query Language (SQL) required
• Experience working with MS Windows based applications required
• Experience on team-oriented systems projects required
• Experience in financial services or securities industry with knowledge of investment products preferred

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Solve business problems by performing business analysis, preparing requirements specifications, and testing for relevant business process modifications, applications, and/or reporting enhancements
• Work collaboratively with the business unit (Investment Management Operations) to define business objectives and requirements and provide consultative support as needed regarding applications and business processes
• Ability to drive meetings with technical or business audiences and present ideas to project teams
• Evaluate business needs, in collaboration with the team, and recommend potential solutions, including integration and interfacing with existing systems or third-party vendors
• Initiate and coordinate communication with technology and business staff and management as required to facilitate the most effective and efficient solution to a problem
• Work with technical and development staff to conduct unit, system, and user acceptance testing. This includes developing and publishing test specifications, preparing test data, and creating user acceptance testing documents
• Determine and prepare estimates for completion of assigned tasks
• Prepare business and functional requirement documents and all other required documentation as outlined in Federated Hermes Software Development Lifecycle Process
• Provide hands-on support and training, as needed, to business users
• Mentor other business analysts and provide guidance to the team

HOURS/LOCATION:

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required)
• Federated Hermes Tower – Pittsburgh, PA 15222

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Well organized with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

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