Investment Management BA and QA

Job Purpose:

Solves clients' information technology problems by analyzing requirements; designing computer programs; recommending system controls and protocols.  Must have direct experience in the securities industry which can include  working for an investment management firm, a custodian or a vendor that supplies investment application software such as order management systems, securities accounting, etc.



Duties:

* Determines clients' operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.



* Designs new computer programs by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.



* Improves systems by studying current practices; designing modifications.



* Recommends controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures.



* Defines project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; forming project team; establishing project budget.



* Monitors project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions.



* Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures.



* Provides references for client by writing and maintaining user documentation; providing help desk support; training users.



* Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.



* Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.



* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.



* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

General Consulting Skills, Software Design, Client Relationships, Software Documentation, Software Development Process, Software Requirements, Analyzing Information, Teamwork, Software Maintenance