Senior Investment Business Systems Engineer

Job Title:          Senior Investment Business Systems Engineer

Location:         Madison, WI (onsite 1-3 days per week depending on commute distance)
Position:          Full-Time Direct Hire

Join a Top Financial Powerhouse – Exceptional Pay, Bonus & Paid Relocation!

TalentFish is casting a line for an experienced Senior Investment Business Systems Engineer to join our premier financial client. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a top-ranking organization!

• Are you ready to architect the future of investment technology with one of the nation’s most respected financial institutions?
• Do you want to reside in an area consistently ranked among the Best Places to Live?

Your search ends here.

Come join an organization ranked in their industry among the 10^th largest in the U.S. and 25^th largest worldwide.

Position Overview

• The Senior Investment Business Systems Engineer position requires deep investment industry knowledge to effectively analyze, design, model/prototype, test, and guide the implementation of critical systems.
• You will help to support, implement, and develop industry-leading systems and platforms to handle a diverse and complex set of investment portfolios and strategies.
• You be part of a team which strives to be a trusted advisor and partner to the business, delivering maximum value from technology investments and aligning technology with the organization's future direction, all while adhering to industry standards.
• In this role, you will lead the day-to-day technical work related to business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functionality for both public and private markets.
• You will also oversee the construction and maintenance of processes utilized by engineers and consultants.
• You will partner with Operations and Technology to ensure systems are optimally designed to meet business needs and remain sustainable over time.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree required (Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance preferred).
• 5+ years of investment management industry experience.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.
• Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more third-party Investment Book of Record (IBOR) or Accounting Book of Record (ABOR) applications such as SimCorp Dimension, Eagle STAR/PACE, Charles River, Advent/SS&C, Bloomberg etc., with a focus on public or private markets.
• Understanding of Order Management System (OMS) trade workflows and integration points with investment accounting and portfolio management systems is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is preferred.
• Experience working in Agile methodology is a plus.
• Ability to influence outcomes objectively and work cross-functionally.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Ability to envision solutions, communicate them effectively, and translate conceptual designs into tangible outputs.
• Capable of communicating complex technical concepts in plain language.
• Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.
• Proven ability to design technology solutions to solve business problems.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet those needs.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Partner with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions while identifying their support needs.
• Analyze the needs of Investment Management, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure business requirements are met through software design, development, and deployment (including upgrades and new implementations).
• Serve as the Architect/Designer for investment management technology platforms, ensuring seamless integration and data flow between applications, systems, and components.
• Develop test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software implementations.
• Identify gaps and risks in systems architecture, design, and projects; recommend solutions to address or minimize these risks.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the software/solution architecture and design, including the code required for implementation.
• Implement software testing (manual, automated, and exploratory) and evaluate results; document and report defects; oversee ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on IT business applications to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.
• Continue to evolve knowledge of investment and asset management business practices from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
• Maintain awareness of investment industry-specific technology trends and forecast future shifts.
• Research new investment management technologies to advance business capabilities and stay informed on industry products, vendors, and services.

Compensation and Employment
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. The expected base salary for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role qualifies for a bonus plan and full comprehensive employee benefits including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off and much more!

TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity.