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The Lead Analyst Digital Accelerator is responsible for developing prioritization lists and reporting status and accomplishments for their aligned Investment/Investment Services department(s).  This role develops documentation standards and ensures implementation of investment system projects and initiatives.  The Lead Analyst Digital Accelerator coordinates collaboration and training across Investment Digital Accelerators, while mentoring the team to grow experience and efficiency.   Additionally, this role is focused on continuous improvement and actively develops new process enhancements.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage monthly meetings with Investment/Investment Services department managers and other Investment Digital Accelerators to align priorities and vision for the respective departments. 
• Maintain an evolving list of projects for each area and track priority and accomplishments. 
• Report at least quarterly to department senior leaders at the Investment System Prioritization meeting with regard to process automation roadmap, status, and accomplishments.
• Maintain sufficient understanding of department processes to make recommendations regarding system enhancements to meet Investment Services department goals.
• Research and propose best practice process automation to department managers.
• Use project management tools to communicate project plans and status updates.
• Coordinate regular Digital Accelerator team meetings including others across the company as desired to share ideas.
• Mentor team members to grow their experience and efficiency.
• Search out and coordinate training as necessary.
• Consider capacity and skillset across Digital Accelerator team and propose cross functional team collaboration where appropriate.
• Develop standards for Alteryx (and other applications) process documentation for Investment Services and ensure ongoing documentation is up to standards.
• Support the business owners with the development of appropriate controls and end user computing controls.
• Partner with internal IT and systems development resources to research process flow issues. 
• Lead automation and internal process modernization projects, with an emphasis on technical process enhancements. This includes developing and writing system specific message files to support processes using Alteryx, robotics and other tools available.
• Establish and maintain procedures and best practices for organization, including reviewing, recommending and implementing changes to improve processes and workflow.
• Partner with the IT team to define and execute tactical steps that realize a strategic technical vision.
• Define and implement continuous improvement processes to elevate organizational capabilities and business value.
• Other projects as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
• Six (6) plus years of securities operations or accounting experience in the investment administration area of a financial industry firm.   
• Without a specialized degree, an additional four (4) years plus of directly related experience is required
• Software development background
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented / self-starter

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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