Brown Brothers Harriman

Sr. Currency Administration Product Development Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman$85K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in Fund Accounting or Currency Administration preferred
  • Proficient in business analysis with a focus on requirements and workflows
  • Strong understanding of foreign exchange trading instruments
  • Exceptional Excel proficiency and familiarity with coding languages such as VBA

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development initiatives across the Global foreign exchange business line
  • Document and prepare business requirements for currency administration projects
  • Develop and execute test scenarios and cases for system testing
  • Oversee User Acceptance Testing to ensure alignment with business needs
  • Identify and analyze product gaps, proposing creative business solutions
  • Manage the implications of technology implementations on the business environment
  • Coordinate project development from inception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Long-term savings and income protection plans
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off policies
  • Collaborative and diverse work environment
Full Job Description

The Senior Currency Administration Product Development Specialist assists in the leadership of product development efforts across the Global foreign exchange business line.  Specifically, you will handle project management, business analysis and research in support of these key initiatives.  

You will also play a critical role in identifying product opportunities and be actively involved in strategic product planning and placement.  To be successful in this role, you must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

  • Product Development  
  • Review, prepare, and document business requirements for upcoming CA development items
  • Create test scenarios and test cases in integrated system tests
  • Coordinate User Acceptance Test and take responsibility of thorough systems testing in line with business requirements
  • Business Analysis       
  •  Identify product gaps and opportunities and recommend creative business solution
  • Co-ordinate and manage the business implications of technology implementations on the current and future business environment.
  • Help identify and incorporate process improvements to lower costs and improve efficiencies.
  • Provide sound business recommendations on issues.
  • Support currency administration client service teams.
  • Project management     
  • Manage product development initiatives from inception to implementation
  • Ensure timely and effective delivery of product enhancements and functionality within agreed to cost and scope parameters
  • Ensure effective project communication and collaboration across groups including Systems, Risk, FX and Operations

Education level and/or relevant experience(s):

  • Bachelors degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline preferred
  • 3 or more years of relevant work experience. Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration would be an advantage.

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)  

  • Excellent business analysis skills, including business requirements, product proposals and business and technical workflows.
  • Knowledge of foreign exchange trading instruments.
  • Strong interpersonal, consultative and advisory skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound business decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office.  
  • Exceptional proficiency in utilizing Excel, VBA, and other coding languages.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $130,000 base salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 


 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About Brown Brothers Harriman

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is the oldest and largest private bank in the United States. Founded in 1818, BBH has been a leader in the financial industry for over 200 years. The company provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, families, and institutions, including wealth management, investment management, and private banking. BBH has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and manages over $1.6 trillion in assets.
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