Analyst, Investment Applications

ProShares•Bethesda, MD

17d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Application Analyst in the Core Business Systems Team is responsible for supporting Investment Applications and related processes. The Analyst will blend financial industry knowledge with technology skills to ensure the needs of each system’s business owners and IT operations group are met. The Analyst monitors and troubleshoots critical day-to-day business processes to ensure key systems are operational, partners with system’s business owner to identify enhancements, ensures continuous improvement in operations, works with stakeholders to gather and define requirements, and helps with projects.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent job experience.
A minimum of 2+ years of experience working with OMS and IBOR systems, in-depth understanding of trade lifecycle, fund operations and front-to-middle office functions.
Strong business analyst experience (requirements gathering, documentation, design, configuration, testing)
Ability to prioritize and triage multiple production issues.
Experience working with Eze OMS, Advent, Electra, and FTP processes required.
Programming languages: Java, Jenkins, Python, SQL, VBA, C#, C++.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Individuals must be well organized and able to work in a team environment.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to interact with various departments and all levels of management.
Entrepreneurial spirit encompassing self-starting and high motivation.
Ability to work independently with initiative and thoroughness.
Developed time management and organizational skills and ability to properly prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Data Warehouse, JIRA, and Confluence preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the company’s Investment Applications such as OMS, IBOR, Collateral System, and Order Taking platforms.
Analyze and resolve system problems to ensure continuous system operations.
Document and triage issues and escalate to internal IT team and when applicable 3 rd party system provider.
Work with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify and define system enhancement projects.
Assist subject matter experts with analysis, planning, design, development, and utilization of Portfolio systems.
Perform high level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution.
Document requirements and participate in design of various application integration and automation processes.
Assist with implementing fund changes, building reports, and testing downstream/upstream data in Middle Office systems
Monitor metrics and develop ways to improve.
Document key processes and procedures, log critical issues and enhancement tickets in JIRA.
Assist with project management by coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining project documentation such as issues, risk, and decision logs.
Assist in developing automated solutions to meet daily operational needs.
Oversee security master data, and necessary changes are made
Monitor trade flow between OMS and IBOR
Work with dealers and custody to improve and optimize workflows
Build out Electra Reconciliations
MFT file monitoring of critical files between Portfolio systems
Facilitate cross-functional understanding of process management needs
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
Paid time off
Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Education assistance
Hybrid work schedule
Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift