Senior Business Analyst

Calamos Investments • Naperville, IL

32d

About The Position

Configure and enhance Charles River systems including imports, extracts, Manager Workbench, layouts, result sets, reports, and compliance rules to meet evolving business needs. Translate business challenges into technical solutions by analyzing trading lifecycle workflows, operational processes, and system integrations across the investment management stack. Lead requirements gathering and documentation using Agile/Scrum methodologies, creating user stories that development teams can execute with confidence. Design and execute comprehensive test plans throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet both functional requirements and real-world trading scenarios. Serve as the go-to technical consultant for Trade Settlement, Operations, Compliance, Trading, and Portfolio Management teams—solving problems, optimizing workflows, and identifying enhancement opportunities. Monitor production platforms during support rotations, quickly diagnosing and resolving issues to maintain seamless operations. Leverage SQL expertise to conduct independent data analysis, validate system behavior, and uncover insights that drive better business decisions. Collaborate across IT and business teams on projects ranging from system upgrades to new functionality implementation, balancing business analyst, testing, and project coordination responsibilities. Stay current with Charles River capabilities and investment management best practices to continuously improve our technology solutions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, computer science, or related field required.
• 3+ years of hands-on Charles River configuration experience including imports, extracts, Manager Workbench, layouts, result sets, and reports.
• 1+ years of Charles River Compliance experience, including rule writing and regulatory workflow configuration.
• 6-8 years in investment management systems supporting operations, trading, and portfolio management functions.
• 6-8 years in business analysis including requirements gathering, functional specifications, test planning, and execution.
• 3-5 years managing projects through the full application development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Strong SQL skills with ability to independently query databases, analyze data, and validate system behavior.
• Deep understanding of trading lifecycle, settlement workflows, and investment operations.
• Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies with experience writing effective user stories.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and business needs for technical teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in high-demand, fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Quick learner who adapts rapidly to new technologies and evolving business processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance Charles River systems
• Translate business challenges into technical solutions
• Lead requirements gathering and documentation using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans
• Serve as the go-to technical consultant
• Monitor production platforms during support rotations
• Leverage SQL expertise to conduct independent data analysis
• Collaborate across IT and business teams on projects
• Stay current with Charles River capabilities and investment management best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level