Investment Technology Systems Officer (Special Investment Officer)(NS) Item# 00366

Office of the New York State Comptroller

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in IT/MIS/Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a similar field.
  • At least three years of experience in application administration, data mining, or application development, preferably in finance.
  • Experience with Microsoft development technologies and database management systems.
  • Familiarity with investment management integrated solutions and cloud hosting platforms.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with investment and operations staff to identify system needs for strategic initiatives.
  • Develop custom applications and reporting solutions using .NET and/or Python.
  • Liaise with vendors to manage data feeds for investment officers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal IT policies while onboarding new investment systems.
  • Assist procurement with the execution of technology agreements and implementations.
  • Stay current with trends in investment technology and modernize the technology stack.
  • Troubleshoot issues with vendors and communicate effectively with staff.

Benefits

  • Generous state pension with vesting after five years.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
  • Access to various college savings programs and U.S. Savings Bonds.
Full Job Description
Duties Description • The Investment Technology Systems Officer (ITSO) reports directly to the Managing ITSO, with ad hoc reporting to the Director of Operations and Deputy Director of Investment Operations. This position is based in the Albany or New York City office, and occasional travel between both offices will be required.
• The ITSO will work with investment, compliance, risk, and operations staff to identify investment systems and infrastructure needed to support activities that address organizational strategic initiatives and projects.
• Develop custom applications, reporting solutions and integrations in .NET and/or Python.
• Work with investment system vendors (i.e., MSCI, Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.) to provide and consume data feeds for investment officers.
• Act as liaison between the CRF, Chief Information Office and Information Security Office to identify internal systems and/or services that meet CRF needs, onboard new investment systems and ensure CRF compliance with internal IT policies.
• Stay current with trends and developments within the investment technology industry.
• Assist legal, finance, and procurement with the execution of technology related agreements and implementations.
• Assist with projects to modernize the investment technology stack used by the CRF.
• Partner with other investment operations staff to develop and reinforce system and process standards.
• Troubleshoot, escalate and remediate issues with third-party vendors, and communicate and inform investment staff to minimize disruption.
• Complete various other duties as assigned by CRF management and the Director of Operations.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in IT/MIS/Computer-Science, Finance, Mathematics, or similar degree.
• At least three years of experience in application administration, data mining, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and/or application development role preferably in finance or related industries.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Experience with Microsoft development technologies, database management systems and cloud hosting platforms.
• Experience upgrading and/or implementing new investment solutions to fit existing business processes that need to be reconciled with new solution functionality.
• Experience supporting investment management integrated solutions (MSCI, BlackRock, Bloomberg, FactSet, or ABOR/IBOR solutions) within an asset management, endowment, or pension fund environment.
• Experience with integrating Market Data Providers into the investment solutions environment.
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail, team oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong attention to detail including the ability to detect errors and take corrective action.
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial services industry and its processing models, multi-asset language, and products.

Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Brittany Pebler

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

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Reference Item #00366-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: NYSCRF Personnel
Email Address: [email protected].

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