Trading Systems Administrator Sr Analyst - Associate

Location:

1900 Aldrich Street

Austin, Texas, 78723

United States

Trading Systems Administrator Sr Analyst

• Associate

Requisition ID: req1046 Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF) Division: Investment Operations Compensation: Depends on Qualifications Location: IMD Job Closing: 6/5/24

WHO WE ARE:

With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.

Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and we're passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans. We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $180 billion in public and private investments. Our success starts with you.

With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas. Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and we're passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans. We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $180 billion in public and private investments. Our success starts with you.

The Trading Systems Administrator, Senior Analyst

• Associate will assist with the implementation of IMDs new trading platform. The incumbent will manage daily workflows to uphold trade order execution and data integrations across a high volume of fixed income and equity transactions and multiple trading platforms. This position will work closely with the IMD Investment Data and Systems Team, IMD management, IMD staff, and IT staff. This position reports to the Head of Investment Data and Systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Trade Support

• Serves as subject matter expert on Bloomberg AIM and future trading systems modules to troubleshoot issues, enhance functionality, and train users.

• Supports trade order lifecycles from receipt through to settlement and reconciliation.

• Executes workflows for timely delivery of position, security, and transaction data.

• Supports fixed income and equity settlement blotters and workflows.

• Assists with and performs account administration across multiple applications, including account setup, user setup, and maintenance.

Data Support

• Supports Bloomberg Gateway (GNET) workflows that execute the receipt and delivery of critical transaction, security and position based data, including batch file delivery and ODBC connections.

• Assists compliance teams with audit and reporting requirements including regulatory mandates.

• Supports benchmark and data delivery through the PORT toolkit.

• Assists both pre and post trade compliance teams with CMGR/VMGR/BVAULT modules.

Business Systems Analysis

• Assists with and identifies/analyzes recurring challenges to develop process improvements.

• Works cross-functionally to define new requirements and features.

• Supports integrated middleware, applications, and user interfaces in conjunction with Bloomberg and future trading systems.

• Assists with and researches, analyzes, and resolves daily issues impacting trading systems performance, workflows, and reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, economics, data management, information systems, information science, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of full-time directly related experience as a trading or portfolio management

system administrator or experience in trading, trade support, compliance, or related experience (Senior Analyst)

• Five (5) years of full-time directly related experience as a trading or portfolio management system

administrator or experience in trading, trade support, compliance, or related experience (Associate)

Required Registration, Certification, Licensure

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bloomberg AIM (incumbent OMS)

• Experience with financial reporting and data & analytics

• Experience with modern data analytics tools like Power BI, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Data Lakes, etc.

• 3+ years of SQL experience

• In-depth knowledge of buy-side order/trade flows and financial instruments

• Strong communication and analytical abilities

• In-depth familiarity with major OMS/EMS platforms like Blomberg, SimCorp, FlexTrade, TradeWeb, FXConnect, CRD, SS&C, etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Tools

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Knowledge of:

• Technology workflows, databases, and processes

• Modern data analytics tools like Power BI, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Data Lakes, etc.

• Buy-side order/trade flows and financial instruments

• Bloomberg AIM experience (incumbent OMS)

Skills in:

• Experience with financial reporting and data and analytics

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Tools

Ability to:

• Support multiple internal clients

• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, vendors, contractors, and other external customers.

• Work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@trs.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.

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