Portfolio Accounting Systems Implementation BA - Permanent

Asset management firm in Boston
This hire will work on the implementation of a portfolio accounting system


Required Skills:

· Hands on Experience Implementing a Portfolio Management/Accounting System Required.

· Simcorp Experience Preferred

· SQL Querying Capabilities

· Understanding of Security Master and Transaction data

· Familiar with Client, Reuters, IDC vendor files

· 5+ years of experience with data warehousing and accounting systems

· Experience writing Business Requirement Documents and QA Test Plans

· Independent thinking, decision-making, ability to work with various departments and strong work ethic are imperative

· Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to analyze process with a focus on development solutions which improve efficiency and/or reduce risk.

· Understanding of back office workflows, OTC and Exchange traded securities

· Posses strong project management skills



Mandatory requirements:

· Bachelor degree in business, finance, or a technology science discipline

· 5+ years experience in a Investment Operations or IT organization

· 5+ years experience in a business analyst role

· 5+ years experience in the financial services industry



Additional Skills and Competencies:

· Experience with Accounting/Portfolio Management Systems. (Simcorp Dimension, Advent Geneva, Eagle Star, Client PORTIA, Sungard Asset Arena, etc.)

· Expertise with Eagle Investment Systems – PACE, Security Reference Manager (SRM), and PACE Reporting

· Experience with Trading Systems (Charles River, Longview, etc.)

· Must be detail oriented with strong communication skills, both orally and written

· High energy and positive attitude- candidate should be conscientious, self-directed and posses a strong work ethic

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines

· Must be willing to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills

· Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly

· Willingness to take initiative, seeing problems through to final completion.

· The ability handle diverse situations and rapidly changing priorities with deadlines


Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.