Sr. Systems Analyst (Security Master and Pricing) in Boston, MA


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Summary
As a Senior Systems Analyst (Security Master and Pricing), you will manage projects throughout the systems development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. You will work directly with end users in the Investment Data Services (IDS) group, software developers and database architects in IS, and software and data vendors. We are outsourcing the CSM (Company Security Master) work and this individual will manage that process.

Reports to: Manager - Security Master and Pricing

The resume of the Ideal Candidate would reflect the following:
  • Strong Systems Analysis skills
  • Security Master and Pricing experience

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Managing projects throughout the systems development lifecycle
  • Coordinating the development and support of at least some of the following systems and initiatives:
    • Company Security Master (CSM)
    • Security Pricing System
    • Automated Data Setup and Scrub Engine ('Bloomberg')
    • Quality Ratings
    • XSP (corporate actions)
    • Firmwide initiatives
    • Enterprise Reporting
    • Disaster Recovery preparation
    • New Trading System integration
  • Ongoing support, problem resolution, and responding to ad hoc requests

Employee Benefits
  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident
  • We will reimburse relocation expenses
  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time
  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)
  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance
  • Up to 25% bonus!
  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
  • Personal Computing Reimbursement
  • Commuting Expense Program
  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program
  • Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

Experience: You must possess the following qualities:
  • Strong Systems Analysis skills
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Required Background/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 7+ years experience in systems analysis
  • 3+ years of IS experience supporting investment applications, including experience with Security Master and Pricing
  • SQL skills are required. Need to be able to query the database and mine data (not programming)
  • Strong understanding of software development practices
  • Project management experience
  • Relational database experience and strong SQL skills

Major Pluses to have
  • Experience in an outsourced environment
  • Experience working with market data vendors and index data feeds
  • Oracle 8i experience and familiarity with Oracle PL/SQL
  • Familiarity with "Use Cases" methodology for capturing business requirements


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