Investment Systems Analyst

We are looking for an Investment Systems Analyst (ISA) to provide solution support of Investment systems and related processes that directly support decision making for business teams. As a member of an Investments Technology and Data the ISA partners with other ISAs and engineers to maintain the production environment according to the business needs interfacing between Portfolio Managers Traders Research Analysts Operations team and market data vendors as needed.

The ISA applies business knowledge systems analysis and business analysis skills to the day-to-day core work as well as initiative work assigned to the team. ISAs grow their contribution to Thrivent by increasing and applying their business and technical knowledge and experience.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide front-line process and system support for assigned business staff systems and processes.
• Partner with Engineering teams and other ISAs to improve the reliability and effectiveness of investment systems and data solutions.
• Interface regularly with internal customers to understand business needs priorities and changing workflows.
• Support the successful movement and integrity of key data through complex systems and processes.
• Partner with Investment Technology Data and Operations teams to help reinforce system and process standards throughout the investment department.
• Participate in initiatives that implement new or enhanced processes systems and/or data visualizations contributing to requirements planning testing and execution activities.
• Serve as a liaison to Engineering teams for and the support enhancement and maintenance of assigned systems.
• Build working relationships with external peers and vendors to stay current on technology capabilities and industry trends.
• Partner with Reporting Analysts and Engineers to provide effective reports and develop efficient reporting methods.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree.
• 3 years of experience in the asset management industry; with experience in an Investment Systems Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Business Systems Analyst Data Analyst or other similar position.
• Experience with Aladdin or similar Portfolio Management systems.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience communicating effectively with portfolio managers operations IT and market solution providers.
• Ability to learn and understand the investment business and related processes.
• Customer focus strong sense of urgency thrives on getting things done.
• Deliver quality accurate outcomes utilizing all tools systems methods resources available.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; while remaining open minded.
• Teamwork approach demonstrated by daily interaction and collaboration with peers and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset regarding execution data quality business process and operational risk.

Preferred

• Exposure to portfolio accounting or investment data platforms.
• Industry certifications preferred (CFA / CIPM / MBA or in progress preferred).
• Experience with scripting or analytical tools such as R or Python and SQL/Snowflake.
• Experience with FactSet and Bloomberg.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income securities and benchmarks.

Additional Information

• This position requires you to work on-site in Minneapolis MN a minimum of three days a week.

Pay Transparency

Thrivents long-term growth depends on attracting rewarding and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract reward and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $70434.00 - $95294.00 per year which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to location relevant experience skills and knowledge business needs market demand and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including for example annual or long-term incentives); medical dental and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivents plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivents discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by sending an email toor calland request Human Resources.