Application Business Systems Analyst

As part of Federated Hermes' Global Technology Organization, you will be responsible to:

• Collaborate with Business, Business Analysts, Developers and QA Analysts to understand business needs and requirements, and translate into test scenarios when appropriate
• Determine and document business objectives; translate business objectives into published system specifications (Business Requirements Documents and User Stories); ensure business requirements are testable
• Work with QA Analysts to develop, maintain and publish test specifications, which may include preparation of test data and test scripts and manually executing test cases
• Create and maintain documentation for end-users and support personnel
• Document new work requests and estimate work effort and duration of work to complete Service Requests and/or more complex project initiatives
• Execute the SDLC process by having knowledge and worked in both Waterfall and Agile methods, with specific detail towards requirement gathering, testing and submission of operational change
• Independently analyze and troubleshoot production application and data issues, leveraging documentation, system knowledge, and available tools
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and balance critical incidents, project work, service requests, and milestone commitments in a fast paced environment.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office/remote) and is located in Federated Hermes' Warrendale, Pennsylvania office (15086).

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or relevant experience; or, Bachelor degree in related business field accompanied with technology or business system specific related experience
• Minimum 5 years systems analysis or other relevant experience
• Experience in at least one significant team-oriented system or business-related project
• Experience with SQL and/or other tools to exploit database technologies and information gathering
• Preferred experience with SS&C Technologies, PowerApps/PowerAutomate/PowerBI/APIs, SharePoint, Co-Pilot, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, BMC Control M
• Experience working directly with external vendors to coordinate requirements, manage deliverables, and support issue resolution.
• Preferred experience supporting systems and data within the mutual fund or broader financial services industry.

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager serving investors around the world.

We provide careers opportunities that have enabled our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring. At Federated Hermes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Federated Hermes takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our Global Technology Organization based in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.