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Lead Systems Analyst

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Location:Boston, Massachusetts

Consultant, Systems Analysis

About Our Firm:

Granite Solutions Groupe provides financial services decision makers with people and solutions that deliver. Our clients count on us to deliver the right talent at the right time to achieve critical business results. We leverage our industry knowledge and passion for client priorities to deliver human capital solutions.

GSG was founded in 1998 as a consulting firm delivering project management and technology solutions for the financial services industry. GSG now has a global presence, with team members deployed across the U.S. at Fortune 1000 companies and high-performing Fintech firms.

High-caliber consultants are the face of GSG at our client organizations and offices. We value the deep relationships we have with our consultants that enable us to place them in roles where their skills will have an immediate impact. The GSG consulting team is comprised of diverse, experienced, driven, and dynamic contributors who excel at getting things done.

About the Opportunity:

GSG is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Analyst to join the Portfolio Analysis Technology team within the Investment Platform Technology organization. This role sits at the intersection of investment decision-making and technology, partnering closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver portfolio analytics capabilities that support how investors analyze portfolios, evaluate risk, and make investment decisions.

The Lead Systems Analyst will play a critical role in shaping the evolution of our client's portfolio analysis platform. This individual will lead analysis for complex initiatives, translating investor workflows and analytical needs into scalable, high-quality technology solutions that support the firm's global investment platform.

Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with portfolio managers and research analysts to understand portfolio analytics, risk, performance, and investment decision-making workflows.
• Lead analysis for portfolio analysis initiatives and platform enhancements, translating complex investor needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead end-to-end analysis for complex initiatives spanning multiple systems, including investment data, analytics, and user experience.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to evaluate solution approaches, tradeoffs, and implementation impacts.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders by facilitating discussions between investment professionals and technology teams.
• Support delivery from concept through release, including solution design reviews, testing, and rollout readiness.
• Identify opportunities to enhance investor workflows, improve analytical capabilities, and increase platform usability and performance based on direct investor feedback.
• Drive high quality Agile practices, including well formed epics and user stories, clear acceptance criteria, backlog readiness, and active participation in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Key Focus of the Role:

• Support Portfolio Managers (PMs) and Research Analysts (RAs).
• Develop a strong understanding of investment systems, workflows, and how they interact.
• Perform in-depth analysis of investment processes and related data while working closely with investors and business users.
• The focus is understanding business processes and partnering with investors.
• Partner directly with investors to understand their workflows, processes, and business needs.
• Drive adoption of AI tools and capabilities across the investment organization.
• Serve as an evangelist for investment technology products and solutions.
• Work across multiple systems and platforms to improve user experience and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on testing, production support, and issue resolution for investors and business users.
• Be willing to provide support during off-hours when needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role within complex technology environments.
• Experience working directly with the front office is required.
• Strong understanding of the asset management industry and portfolio analytics, including concepts such as portfolio risk, performance attribution, portfolio construction, or factor exposures.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage directly with portfolio managers and research analysts to understand complex investment workflows and analytical needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguity, evaluate tradeoffs, and make clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience leading analysis efforts across cross-functional teams and coordinating requirements across multiple systems.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with portfolio managers, research analysts, or investment teams.
• Experience working on investment analytics platforms supporting portfolio analysis, risk, or performance.
• Working familiarity with SQL or data analysis tools.
• Practical experience applying AI techniques (e.g., Copilot/ChatGPT) to translate business needs into requirements- e.g. prompt design, workflow automation, and validating outputs.

Employee Benefits:

GSG is excited to offer its consultants a robust option of benefits which include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. You will receive company-paid life insurance. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of eligible commuter benefits-like paying for work-related public transit and parking with pre-tax dollars. Save for your retirement with pre-tax contributions that go directly into your 401K. We also care about your pets with several options for pet insurance, discount card and prescriptions.

GSG's Commitment to Diversity:

As a diverse-owned business, GSG is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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