Information Technology - Systems Analyst / Architect - Consultant

Job Description: What you will be responsible for

• Capture and document business requirements from clients, product management teams, implementation and operations teams, and third-party vendors to support strategic projects

• Diagram system and process flows to record critical components and represent them in a schematic diagram

• Define and deliver strategic interfaces supporting Alpha Data Platform software and services

• Evaluate third-party systems and solutions to extend Alpha Platform capabilities

• Extend relationships across the Alpha, CRD, Performance systems and third-party teams to support the Alpha Platform Management team

• Contribute to new strategic initiatives across the Alpha Platform Management team

• Work on test strategy and execute test cases when required

• Assist in client on boarding, BUAT and CUAT process

• Enhance the workflow, data controls and monitoring capabilities front to back

• Experience working with CI/CD, cloud experience and interface development

• Strong experience of SQL, programming, Snowflake, cloud concepts, relational DB design and systems and process integration

What we value

• Knowledge of front office systems and trading operations

• Knowledge of the end-to-end investment management cycle

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Strong skills with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Confluence, Jira (and other Agile supporting software)

• Strong ability to maintain focus and priorities in a dynamic setting

Education & Preferred Qualifications

10 years’ experience in a combination of solution/development/architecture roles

Established SME in two or more of the following areas: Strong in development, Implementation of application and Data integration.

Experience working with teams across business services, information systems and enterprise applications

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex business problems considering system limitations and capacity. Prepares detail specifications for developers. Provides technical expertise in evaluating new software modifications that will enhance operating and development activities.

Questions For Suppliers:

• What are the top 3 must-haves you will be looking for in the resumes/interviews for this role? What type of software skills is an absolute must have?

Strong financial domain technical experience, strong SQL, ETL tool, troubleshooting, architecture and solution.

• What are the top 3 “nice to have” that would separate a successful candidate from their competition?

Snowflake, cloud knowledge, asset management domain.

• What type of background would you like this person to have? How many years of experience are required?

Technical and 15+ years’ experience

• Is this role supporting a specific project or initiative, which project or initiative is this role supporting?

Alpha platform end to end.

• What will the interview process look like (phone screen, face to face, meet with team, how many rounds, etc)? Is there a test in the interview the candidate should be prepared for?

1 of 2 interview remote or in-person we will be determined after the initial first round phone call interview

• What are the working hours, time zone?

9 AM to 6 PM EST. Hybrid with preferably 3 to 4 day per week in the office

• What is the duration of this contract and is there a chance it will be extended?

6 months. Yes there is a chance.

• What training will be provided for this contractor and what are first day expectations?

Alpha platform KT is going to be provided. Going through documentation and SQL

• What is the day to day of the person going to look like? Please be specific.

Working with various groups dev team, client implementation team, product team, solution any product gaps, strategic initiatives and end to end support.