Jennison Associates
Senior Technical Business Analyst/Manager
Jennison Associates, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Title
Sr. Technical Business Analyst/Manager
Who We Are
Jennison Associates is a global investment management firm with over $200 billion in Assets under Management spanning across a range of various equity and fixed income investment strategies. Jennison was founded in 1969 on the principle that doing what’s best for clients will always be right for the business. Grounded in our firm values of integrity, collaboration and client focus, the mission across all areas of our firm is to deliver superior long-term investment returns and excellence in client service. This singular focus is embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we invest, the service we provide to our clients, and the people we hire. We recognize that each employee plays a key part in achieving our mission, regardless of their role or title. As a result, we continually strive to make Jennison a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for all employees.
Our Function
The Application Development team is responsible for providing technical solutions to the firm using a combination of vendor and proprietary solutions to meet various business and functional needs. The department consists of individuals with varying skills including programming, data and technical analysts, testing, and architecture specialists. The department is organized into verticals (teams) which are focused on specific Jennison departments and their unique needs. The Equity Trading and Compliance, Finance vertical is responsible for providing services that support our Equity investment processes, regulatory reporting, investment and financial accounting, as well as various corporate functions (Finance, Risk, Legal, ISO,HR, etc.).
Your Impact
The senior technical business analyst/manager role is responsible for the analyzing and modeling new and existing business processes. As a Senior Tech BA, the individual is expected to be a subject matter expert (SME) across key applications, application domains, and perform job responsibilities including documenting functional changes, software testing, and SME application support. As a Senior Tech Manager within the department, the individual is expected to take on lead roles across the department (i.e. cross vertical), develop/maintain relationships with their respective clients and champion their interests in planning sessions, and may have supervisory/training responsibilities for members of the team. This role may also have a dual reporting relationship to technology and business unit/functional management. Please refer to the Your Required Skills section below for the area of responsibility being sought.
Your Required Skills
Your required skills must include:
BS / BA degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), or Information Technology; advanced degree a plus, financial industry certifications a plus.15+ years of proven technical business analysis experience in Asset Management or related industry.5+ years supporting investment compliance activities (e.g. Pre/Post trade guideline enforcement; Regulatory reporting - OFAC/FinCEN, 13F/13G, Form ADV, etc.; Employee monitoring)Must have experience using/supporting a 3rd party Equity OMS platform.Must be comfortable collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Compliance officers to discuss issues, solicit requirements, and review technical solutions.Experience with SQL and/or navigating databases via query tool is required.Experience with business process reengineering.Multiple experiences implementing investment related systems such as an order management system, investment accounting system, or a regulatory/compliance system.Experience writing specifications, e.g., business requirements, functional requirements, etc. that are clear, concise, and well organized.Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Outstanding communication, collaboration and partnering skills.Experience writing and executing test plans.Ability to balance multiple priorities and shift priorities as needed.Must be comfortable working directly with the business users to address production issues and complete project related work.Knowledge of technology and software development lifecycle is required.
What We Offer
Jennison offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to: premier medical benefits, paid time off, a retirement profit sharing plan, wellness reimbursement, fully paid parental leave, family planning support, paid membership to concierge primary care, supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching, additional health and wellness benefits, and life insurance. Our hybrid work model provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000. Individual salaries for this role may vary based on various factors including but not limited to, years of experience, range in corporate level, candidate skills, and geographic location. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.
Jennison is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Jennison does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Sr. Technical Business Analyst/Manager
Who We Are
Jennison Associates is a global investment management firm with over $200 billion in Assets under Management spanning across a range of various equity and fixed income investment strategies. Jennison was founded in 1969 on the principle that doing what’s best for clients will always be right for the business. Grounded in our firm values of integrity, collaboration and client focus, the mission across all areas of our firm is to deliver superior long-term investment returns and excellence in client service. This singular focus is embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we invest, the service we provide to our clients, and the people we hire. We recognize that each employee plays a key part in achieving our mission, regardless of their role or title. As a result, we continually strive to make Jennison a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for all employees.
Our Function
The Application Development team is responsible for providing technical solutions to the firm using a combination of vendor and proprietary solutions to meet various business and functional needs. The department consists of individuals with varying skills including programming, data and technical analysts, testing, and architecture specialists. The department is organized into verticals (teams) which are focused on specific Jennison departments and their unique needs. The Equity Trading and Compliance, Finance vertical is responsible for providing services that support our Equity investment processes, regulatory reporting, investment and financial accounting, as well as various corporate functions (Finance, Risk, Legal, ISO,HR, etc.).
Your Impact
The senior technical business analyst/manager role is responsible for the analyzing and modeling new and existing business processes. As a Senior Tech BA, the individual is expected to be a subject matter expert (SME) across key applications, application domains, and perform job responsibilities including documenting functional changes, software testing, and SME application support. As a Senior Tech Manager within the department, the individual is expected to take on lead roles across the department (i.e. cross vertical), develop/maintain relationships with their respective clients and champion their interests in planning sessions, and may have supervisory/training responsibilities for members of the team. This role may also have a dual reporting relationship to technology and business unit/functional management. Please refer to the Your Required Skills section below for the area of responsibility being sought.
Your Required Skills
Your required skills must include:
BS / BA degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), or Information Technology; advanced degree a plus, financial industry certifications a plus.15+ years of proven technical business analysis experience in Asset Management or related industry.5+ years supporting investment compliance activities (e.g. Pre/Post trade guideline enforcement; Regulatory reporting - OFAC/FinCEN, 13F/13G, Form ADV, etc.; Employee monitoring)Must have experience using/supporting a 3rd party Equity OMS platform.Must be comfortable collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Compliance officers to discuss issues, solicit requirements, and review technical solutions.Experience with SQL and/or navigating databases via query tool is required.Experience with business process reengineering.Multiple experiences implementing investment related systems such as an order management system, investment accounting system, or a regulatory/compliance system.Experience writing specifications, e.g., business requirements, functional requirements, etc. that are clear, concise, and well organized.Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Outstanding communication, collaboration and partnering skills.Experience writing and executing test plans.Ability to balance multiple priorities and shift priorities as needed.Must be comfortable working directly with the business users to address production issues and complete project related work.Knowledge of technology and software development lifecycle is required.
What We Offer
Jennison offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to: premier medical benefits, paid time off, a retirement profit sharing plan, wellness reimbursement, fully paid parental leave, family planning support, paid membership to concierge primary care, supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching, additional health and wellness benefits, and life insurance. Our hybrid work model provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000. Individual salaries for this role may vary based on various factors including but not limited to, years of experience, range in corporate level, candidate skills, and geographic location. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.
Jennison is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Jennison does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)