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Senior Business Systems Analyst

Posted on: November 12, 2020 Apply Now
Full-Time Job, Mid & Late Career Opportunities Expires January 29, 2021

For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes’ employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

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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