Operations Specialist II

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is an award-winning provider of global custody, foreign exchange, securities lending, and brokerage services for many of the world's most sophisticated mutual funds, investment managers, banks and insurance companies. BBH is a world class organization that was founded in 1818 and operates from 16 offices around the world with over 3,000 employees. Join BBH, and you're joining a team of high-performing, dedicated and caring people who believe that working together is the foundation for building superior customer relationships. Across our lines of business, our philosophy is the same: Partnering works for all of us.Line of Business: OPERATIONSThe Senior Business Systems Analyst works closely with end users to analyze and design systems solutions to business problems and needs. Acting as a consultant to the development teams, the Senior Business Systems Analyst will participate in all phases of the systems development lifecycle - from project scoping, planning, and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing and implementation.Requirements:
Participate in user interviews and analysis of operations workflows to identify automation opportunities
Translate business requirements to detailed functional specifications
Identify functional requirements for prototypes
Facilitate the definition of technical specifications by working with programmer analysts
Participate in data analysis by researching the business rules that govern data relationships
Determine project purpose, scope and cost / benefits
Work with project leaders to develop project plans that reflect business analysis approach, deliverables and estimates
Provide ongoing support to the development team by tracking and resolving issues throughout the life of a project
Work with the Quality Assurance Team to ensure that systems functionality meets user requirements
Conduct application demonstration sessions
Participate in system rolloutsQualifications:
BS / BA degree
Strong knowledge of Custody and/or Corporate Actions products and operations
Previous involvement in a major new development project
5+ years of experience writing technical and business specifications
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Superior written and oral communication skills
Able to matrix manage, have strong project work and project planning experience
Previous experience in a full development life cycle
Perform well in a team environment
Experience with object oriented design methodologies and tools a plusOur employees are expected to think fast and work hard. By taking advantage of our on-line, self directed career development intranet site, employees can take the lead in their career with BBH from their first day throughout their entire career. In this environment, each person can make an impact.
By working together, we deliver client service that is unparalleled in the financial industry. And when our clients benefit, so do our employees. Join BBH, and you'll discover that it really is a place where partnering works for you.
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