AVP, Lead Business Analyst - Operations Technology Product

AVP, Lead Business Analyst - Operations Technology Product

13 Sep 2024
Illinois, Chicago, 60601 Chicago USA

AVP, Lead Business Analyst - Operations Technology Product

AVP, Lead Business Analyst - Operations Technology ProductNuveen, a subsidiary of TIAA, is in search of an AVP, Lead Business Analyst to join its Operations Technology Product team. This role will have significant hands-on Business and Functional Analysis experience with the Investment Management Business areas. It will support the following: Corporate Actions, Pricing, Reference Data Management, Trade Processing, Collateral Management, Portfolio Accounting and Investment Performance Measurement and Reporting including GIPS.This role will possess/drive business and operational knowledge of Equities, Futures, Forwards, Options, OTC and Cleared Swaps, Mutual Funds, Structured Products, ETF, Fixed Income Securities and Alternative Investments like Private Equity & Hedge FundsKey Responsibilities and Duties

Liaise closely with the business and investment operations teams to generate business and application functional requirement documents related to strategic enterprise level projects

Conduct workshops with technical leads to derive the solution design delivery and ensure that the product delivery meets the complete business requirements

Act as a SME and business point of escalation for key production issues

Document current state functional workflows across the business areas defined in the summary and design end to end strategic workflows meeting key business and operational needs

Lead the preparation and coordination of integration and user acceptance testing across multiple applications and business stakeholders, ensuring issues are resolved in a pragmatic and timely manner

Assist in creating and managing project plans using Project Management Tools to manage projects related to the functional areas described in the summary section

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level8ICREQUIRED SKILLS:

5+ years in Buy/Sell side with a Hedge Fund or Investment Manager leading business analysis and/or project management

Experience with Eagle Investment Systems suite of products, including writing complex SQL to Large data sets within Eagle Pace

Experience with Corporate Action, Trade Processing, Portfolio Accounting, Derivatives workflows, Reference Data Management and/or Collateral Management business concepts

Experience documenting current and target state business functional workflows using tools such as Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university. BS / BA in Computer Science, Mathematical Finance, Accounting, Math or related technical area

Post graduate work, such as project management certification, financial certification, or master’s degree in business administration or finance, a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with external financial market data vendors like Bloomberg, IDC, S&P, Reuters, BBH, MarkIT & FACTSET.

Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal

Work well in a collaborative team environment across multiple locations

Ability to display independent judgment to make decisions

Ability to follow Hybrid Project Management Methodologies using Waterfall and SCRUM across projects and programs

Strong, professional work ethic; attention to detail and self-motivated

Seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills

Related SkillsBusiness Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Mapping, Business Process Understanding, Business Requirements, Collaboration, Data Analysis, IT Business Analysis, Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), Systems Design/Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Test PlanningAnticipated Posting End Date:2024-09-20Base Pay Range: $106,600/yr. - $162,500/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).Company OverviewNuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.comBenefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:Phone: (800) 842-2755Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.orgPrivacy NoticesFor Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.Privacy Notices

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