Business Systems Manager, Investments

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POSITION TITLE

Business Systems Manager, Investments

POSITION LOCATION

Stamford, CT

YOUR ROLE

As the Senior Business Manager, Investments, you will be the liaison between the business and the technology teams to support new and ongoing business initiatives. You will work directly with our front-office customers to identify gaps and opportunities within our reports and processes, influence the direction of projects, and drive new initiatives forward. You will also work directly with our Investments IT team to help solution, test, and coordinate new implementations based on the business requirements you develop. You will be tasked with establishing standardized business analysis documentation formats, processes, and procedures as well as educating and coaching junior analysts on these topics. 

 What you will be doing

• Collaborate with Investments front office and IT teams to identify and maximize opportunities to use information and technology to improve investments data, systems and business processes
• Establish and maintain detailed working knowledge of investments reporting, trading, accounting systems and business processes; recognize key interdependencies among system components.
• Explore the problem space, interact with clients, formulate the vision and maintain the roadmap for your area, keeping it aligned with the company’s strategic priorities
• Define and document scope, requirements, process flows, and data mapping and provide the advocacy necessary to drive projects forward
• Work closely with development teams to assist with the design and implementation of new capabilities
• Collaborate with and guide peers in project management and other disciplines to ensure alignment and common success
• Manage enhancements and data issues by coordinating intake tickets
• Identify and investigate process and data issues by employing a structured approach to problem solving
• Participate in or lead ad hoc projects as assigned

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, analytical or technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of the requirements gathering process for both systems and business requirements
• Understanding of QA processes and experience with testing large sets of data
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts and tailor communications to differing audiences including Senior Management and Technical Developers
• Ability to conduct analysis and generate conclusions within a dynamic and active environment with little advanced notice
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, projects, and processes

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or investments
• Strong knowledge of front office investments teams and asset management
• Expertise in using business intelligence and automation tools like Power BI, Power Automate, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of SQL database structures including tables and views; ability to understand complex SQL queries
• Experience with Markit EDM/Cadis, ePAM, and Aladdin platforms

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

For the State of New York: The base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $120,800 up to the maximum of $211,400.  In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 10% of your base compensation.  The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications to ensure pay equity within the organization.