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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/20/17

Applications Due02/20/17

Vacancy ID36137

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleBusiness Analyst (Special Investment Officer)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $120000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 199 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and seven years experience using business analysis methodologies; SQL, reporting software, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools. Preference may be given to candidates with experience in business and technology within an insurance company. You must be a resident of New York State or be willing to relocate.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer, the Business Analyst will implement best-in-class IT solutions to satisfy the business and operational requirements of the Investments Department and advise leadership on new initiatives to bolster the Department’s data, performance, and technological capabilities. Working closely with the Investments staff, as well as NYSIF’s IT, Finance and Operations Departments, the incumbent will play a key role in developing and implementing a robust data culture and refining processes so that information is accurate, consistent, and readily available. In addition, the candidate will support the development of risk management and strategic initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Investment and Finance departments, external vendors, and custodian to integrate data feeds, ensure consistency and accuracy of data across the departments, facilitate ease of reporting and improve reporting efficiency
• Manage integration projects encompassing external and 3rd party data feeds
• Liaise with the Information Technology Services (ITS), Finance, Audit, Internal Controls, and Legal Departments to accomplish and ensure completion of outstanding projects
• Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer and Portfolio Management teams to implement technological solutions for risk management and portfolio management initiatives
• Develop and implement a robust data culture
• Refine existing processes so that information is accurate, consistent, and readily available
• Serve as point of contact for Investment department systems-related matters and serve as facilitator for resolving issues
• Using SQL, reporting software, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools, create repeatable as well as ad-hoc reports and dashboards for Department staff, Executive Management, and the Board of Commissioners
• Proactively identify ways in which technology can aid Investments staff in executing their duties and implement corresponding solutions
• Oversee Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning for the Investments Department
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned by CRO and CIO

Additional Comments Please submit a cover letter and resume if interested in this position.

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

Name Peggy Raymond

Telephone 518-437-3526

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume if interested in this position.

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