Business Sytems Analyst

Business Sytems Analyst
Boston, MA;

Information Technology – May 06, '08

About MFS Investment Management:
About MFS Investment Management:  
In 1924 MFS Investment Management established the first mutual fund in the United States. Today, MFS offers a wide range of products and services to investors, including more than 70 mutual funds, fixed and variable annuities, separately managed accounts, and retirement plans to retail customers, institutional investors, and insurance offerings.  
 
At MFS we hire talented individuals and allow them to work in an environment that fosters teamwork. We strive to make MFS a company where our employees can grow and succeed. While MFS provides a supportive work environment, we maintain high standards of accountability to ensure that employees meet our standards of excellence. We value intelligence and hard work. We value the perspective you bring. We will reward you for your good ideas, your work ethic, and your experience. We believe that our unique culture directly benefits our business.

Job Description:


Using discretion and judgment, develops financial systems technology projects that address the business needs for various investment departments as well as front middle and back office departments that support the investment process within MFS.  The Business Systems Analyst follows the MFS system-development life cycle, and conducts projects that adhere to the life cycle. Gathers and documents business requirements. Works to understand client's business requirements. Converts requirements into functional specifications. Works with department members to determine timetable for user requests. Acts as a liaison between the client and the development staff to ensure proper implementation of requirements within the expected timetable. Also communicates any material modifications of the business requirements to the client. Writes test plans and utilizes these documents to test applications. Creates and runs functional as well as regression test suites. Works with automated testing team when needed for performance/load testing as well as automated regressions testing.Works to ensure a positive end product for clients by overseeing the implementation of new software. Creates and maintains proper training materials and business documentation. Provides application and production support to internal clients. Mentors more junior team members. Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a business or computer related field. Minimum of four years' experience performing systems support and analysis or four years experience in the financial services industry. Ability to take initiative to utilize resources and communicate with others both orally and in writing. Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and develop creative solutions to meet business needs.