Primary System Analyst, Off-1

State Street•Burlington, MA

11d•$70,000 - $118,750

About The Position

Charles River provides an end-to-end solution to automate investment management functions across asset classes on a single platform. Delivered as a hosted service, the solution improves data quality and investment professional productivity, controls risk and lowers technology costs. The Systems Analyst will manage and support all aspects of production of Charles River IMS systems for multiple clients as part of Charles River SaaS Operations and SaaS strategy. Working closely with clients, providing application administration and support for client production. Education & Preferred Qualifications A BS degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a BA in Finance or Business with an IT concentration. 3 years of progressively responsible & relevant (Fintech) experience. Experience in managing and supporting mission critical production software applications is required. Experience with SQL, MS SQL Server Proven ability to work in a mission-critical operations and production support environment. Experience or familiarity with servers and networks is preferred. Proven ability to partner with various internal departments to deliver superior customer service. Break down moderately complex processes into simple and reliable components. Experience with automation using scripting languages such as Python/ Perl and PowerShell. Excellent customer service skills, technical troubleshooting skills, and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Database software or IT technical experience. Charles River IMS or securities trading software experience is preferred. A background in portfolio management and trading system applications is preferred. Any experience with the following is preferred: databases, server operating systems, servers, networks, job scheduling software, system monitoring software, clusters/high availability systems, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, FIX. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to achieve results without close supervision. Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and has the strong desire to work as a member of a team. Demonstrated practical, hands-on, “can-do” approach, and the ability to work efficiently and creatively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours for period off hours support.

Requirements

A BS degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a BA in Finance or Business with an IT concentration.
3 years of progressively responsible & relevant (Fintech) experience.
Experience in managing and supporting mission critical production software applications is required.
Experience with SQL, MS SQL Server
Proven ability to work in a mission-critical operations and production support environment.
Proven ability to partner with various internal departments to deliver superior customer service.
Break down moderately complex processes into simple and reliable components.
Experience with automation using scripting languages such as Python/ Perl and PowerShell.
Excellent customer service skills, technical troubleshooting skills, and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Database software or IT technical experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities.
Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to achieve results without close supervision.
Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and has the strong desire to work as a member of a team.
Demonstrated practical, hands-on, “can-do” approach, and the ability to work efficiently and creatively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours for period off hours support.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with servers and networks is preferred.
Charles River IMS or securities trading software experience is preferred.
A background in portfolio management and trading system applications is preferred.
Any experience with the following is preferred: databases, server operating systems, servers, networks, job scheduling software, system monitoring software, clusters/high availability systems, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, FIX.

Responsibilities

SME for the Client’s Technical Environment
User & Group administration/privileges Management
Configuration and testing of software changes and operational processes.
Develop and foster relations with Technical and Business teams to get a better understanding of their Business workflows and technologies used.
Interface/integration configuration and support
Patch Life Cycle Management
Change Life Cycle Management
Assistance in resolving escalated problems.
Migration of changes and problem resolutions to production environments
Performance troubleshooting and working with internal teams.
Create JIRAs for the bugs and enhancements and escalate to Engineering teams & Product Management Team.
Periodic Batch Review and Optimization
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery assistance
Working with vendors as partners to deliver a tightly integrated, seamless service to Charles River Clients.
Participation in the development and on-going refinement, enhancement, and continuous process improvement for the services.
Participation in the investigation, implementation, and operation of 3rd party tools to enhance/improve, automate, and streamline the delivery of the services.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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