Middle Office Technical Analyst – Investment Operations

Company Description

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Job Description

Job Title:

Middle Office Technical Analyst – Investment Operations

Department:

Credit Technology

Location:

New York, NY (three days per week in office)

Position Summary:

Client is searching for a business-focused technologist and functional subject matter expert to assist with advancing the technology capabilities of the Middle Office and Controllers businesses. The individual will work closely with key stakeholders in the Investment Operations functions to lead projects, gather and document business requirements, and coordinate the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of these requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Work with middle office Ops professionals to understand and produce business and functional requirements and collaborate with the development teams to implement solutions.
• Work with Apollo internal resources as well as application vendors to establish the appropriate development approach and timeline.
• Track and maintain project plans, risk matrices, issues lists, and all related project artifacts to ensure successful implementation of related engagements.
• Develop comprehensive test cases and participate in development and QA Testing.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build relationships continuously.
• Assist with the analysis of middle office platform processes and capabilities and the ongoing development of a technology strategy.
• Partner with the business to ensure SLAs and other key metrics are met or exceeded.
• Identify best practices for optimizing system use both internally and externally.
• Act as an escalation point for support issues and increase in-house functional support resolution with well-documented RCA and permanent resolutions.

Experience Required:

• 8+​ years of industry full-cycle experience in SDLC methodologies and approaches, including refining business requirements and defining functional specifications, development, and testing.
• 3+ years of experience with C#, Python, SQL and Excel Macros.
• Experience with Business Analysis methodologies and use case modeling along with excellent conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills.
• Experience working with data warehouse & business intelligence platforms and concepts for data modeling.
• Deep understanding of the middle office functions and Knowledge of credit instruments (Bank Loans, Bonds, Derivatives, etc.)
• Experience with a leading fund accounting platform is required. FIS VPM is strongly preferred.
• Experience with systems integration of applications infrastructure hosted in cloud providers, AWS and Azure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with business users, technical teams, and stakeholders. While adept at listening and soliciting feedback from all teams.
• Must be self-directed and motivated while being a solid team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment and prioritize/deliver multiple active projects.

Educational Requirements:

• An advanced degree from a top university is strongly desired

Regards,

Manoj

Derex Technologies INC

Contact : 973-834-5005 Ext 206

Additional Information

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