Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 1 day ago
TTSTC -Business Analyst
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Business Analyst to join the TTSTC Business Ops/IT team. This role involves overseeing business analysis work, optimizing business processes, and ensuring seamless system implementations across various financial functions.
AccountingGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Schedule, plan, and lead requirements gathering sessions, collaborating with stakeholders across Asset Allocation, trading, settlements, valuations, fund accounting, operations, cash management, modeling, performance, and risk functions
Analyze pain points, assess system capabilities, and design process improvements to enhance investment lifecycle workflows
Lead documentation of business requirements, create process workflows, and ensure seamless integration between investment platforms such as Simcorp Dimension, Bloomberg
Perform quality assurance (QA) testing for both vendor-produced and internally developed systems, for Asset Allocation, trading, settlements, valuations, fund accounting, operations, cash management, modeling, performance, and risk functions
Validate system functionality, perform user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure data integrity across front, middle, and back-office systems
Act as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating the analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of investment management applications
Design and document business-critical workflows, risk analytics, and compliance-driven processes to enhance investment operations
Develop cross-functional relationships and drive communication between investment teams, risk teams, and IT to ensure technology solutions align with business needs
Develop, enhance, and standardize investment data processes, including sourcing, validation, and analytical modeling
Assist in creating quantitative risk analytics, performance attribution models, and exposure monitoring frameworks to support decision-making across asset classes
Leverage SQL, automation, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting and operational efficiencies
Support IT teams in managing investment applications and interfaces, ensuring efficient issue resolution, system enhancements, and business process improvements
Assist in post-implementation support, system upgrades, and technology optimizations to enhance the firm’s investment accounting, trading, and client-facing applications
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university in a bachelor's degree with major course in Accounting, Finance, Math, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
Seven years of experience in business analysis methodologies
Five years of experience working either in technology, risk, Investments, middle office, operations, accounting at a buy side institutional firm as a capital markets analyst
Experience with Agile Lifecycle methodology
Experience with analyzing and interpreting technical information documentation/specifications
Experience translating user/business needs into technical requirements
Experience communicating technical instructions to non-technical users
Experience implementing and supporting Financial/Accounting/Investments systems
Experience facilitating the implementation and testing of systems and business processes
Experience with Microsoft Excel (including functions and macros), Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, Power BI, or equivalent analytical tools
Must have or be pursuing a CPA, CFA, FRM, PRM, CAIA, CIPM designation(s)
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
Five years of business analysis experience with Asset Allocation, trading, settlements, valuations, fund accounting, operations, cash management, modeling, performance, and risk
Five years of business analysis experience with Fixed Income, Equity, Alternative Investments asset classes and portfolio management practices
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedule
Company
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Murphy, MSc, CISSP, PMP, CISM, CCISO
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