[Remote] Lead Business Systems Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PanAgora Asset Management is a company that focuses on transforming financial lives through a flexible and inclusive work environment. The Lead Business Systems Analyst will independently define and document system objectives, collaborating closely with various teams to support the actuarial valuations and investments divisions.ResponsibilitiesPerforms the formulation, definition, and documentation of systems/application scope and objectives working closely with systems architecture, development and engineering teamsWorks on highly complex systems/applications and prepares detailed specifications from which system/applications will be developed and maintainedPerforms key portions of the system development lifecycle including gathering, documenting and analyzing requirements for highly complex, multi-platform applicationsMaintains documentation, project tracking, and key stakeholder reporting metricsPerforms highly complex system/application testing to ensure delivery meets business and end-user expectationsProvides day to day support to existing applications and troubleshoots system/applications performance issues as they ariseActs as the primary liaison between key business area and systems teams, and communicates project feasibility, status and issues to key stakeholdersCollaborate with key functional stakeholders and team, to facilitate the creation of project plans in accordance with business ranked prioritiesSkills8 -10+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst or equivalent experienceHigh Collaborative team skills - as a trusted leader, leadership must be able to rely-upon this is a lead role providing oversight and guidance to teamParticipates in leadership-initiated vendor engagement to aid in resolution of contract personnel issuesAbility to forge and maintain strong business partnershipsSoftware development backgroundBenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceRetirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineupTuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearBusiness-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeansGenerous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar yearPaid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar yearLeave 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.Company OverviewPanAgora Asset Management is a quantitative investment manager whose proprietary approach is designed to capitalize on inefficiencies across market cycles and to deliver relative and absolute returns through distinct and innovative equity, multi-asset and risk premia strategies. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.panagora.com.