ABOR/IBOR Business Systems Analyst - Investment Accounting

About the role

The Business Systems Analyst – Investment Management Technology (ETX) is required to provide subject matter expertise for BlackRock Aladdin Accounting Platform and related applications. Recognized as a subject matter expert in business analysis field, this role has responsibility for instructing, directing, and checking the work of other Business Analysts. Formulate and define business and/or systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of industry requirements. Devise or modify procedures to solve highly complex problems considering limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Provide analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper business and/or system requirements. Consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. Act as a team leader for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of business process, procedures, data and rules
• Experience with data-centric architectures, multi-dimensional time series, and techniques to guarantee robust data integrity
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand critical business features that drive value, and translate those into solid technical solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively and confidently interact with business and technical personnel, at all levels in the organization
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong knowledge of the investment accounting across multiple asset classes, public and private, including derivatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 + years of experience with designing and implementing complex solutions
• 5+ years of investment data experience with an understanding of systems and data management
• 3+ years of experience with BlackRock Aladdin ABOR/IBOR
• 5+ years of experience with investment management systems (from front office to middle office, to back office)
• 5+ years of data analysis experience working with large data sets and multiple sources of data

Ideal Qualifications

• Expert user of excel and proficient with SQL/Oracle query tools
• Experience with platforms like BlackRock Aladdin OMS is highly preferred
• Experienced with BlackRock Aladdin ABOR implementation is preferred
• Ability to apply technical and business knowledge across multiple business functions
• Ability to work in close collaboration with project/program managers, architects, developers, and testers to optimize the quality of the developed product
• Skilled in interacting between internal business partners, internal IT teams, and offshore partners
• Ability to effectively estimate time to complete design and development tasks
• Influence design & architecture inclusive of technical (non-functional) requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly and to simplify complex topics for a wide range of audiences (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work through complex issues, identify themes, and develop solutions, in time-critical situations
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of business processes and functional requirements and skill to be able to translate business requirements into succinct functional / technical specifications, experience writing ETL requirements, and providing close oversight of specifications
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and platforms
• Ability to adhere to project schedules and meet deadlines in the execution of job responsibilities

Soft Skills

• Self-managed and motivated individual with strong leadership skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Works with minimal oversight and proactively communicates status and risks to project leadership
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Pay

$124,800 - $163,800

Schedule

Hybrid, Boston