Lead Business Systems Analyst

Project Overview

The Lead Business Systems Analyst will drive the analysis of business and technology needs to design effective system solutions. This role involves leading large-scale initiatives aligning business requirements with IT capabilities and ensuring solutions fit within the organizations overall systems architecture. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in an asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and system requirements to design optimal technology solutions
• Translate business needs into functional application requirements
• Lead and manage large projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Review system design cost estimates and project plans to support prioritization and resource allocation
• Monitor application performance and recommend improvements to enhance productivity
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure efficient application operations
• Communicate complex technical and security concepts clearly to stakeholders
• Gather feedback from users to improve system functionality
• Mentor and guide junior team members and delegate tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or a related field
• 8 10 years of experience in asset management firms
• 3 5 years of experience in investment performance calculation and reporting projects
• 3 5 years of experience with IBOR systems supporting multiple asset classes
• Strong experience in data analysis using SQL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Technical & Soft Skills

Technical Skills:

• SQL for data querying and analysis
• Experience with IBOR systems in asset management
• Investment performance reporting and analytics

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of leveraged loans asset class
• Experience with FactSet and Eagle Performance
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• CFA or CIPM certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills