Information Systems Officer

Information Systems Officer (Systems Analyst)

JO ID: 245197

Level: P-3

Duty Station: New York, US

Deadline: Nov 23, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG heads the Office of Investment Management (OIM), which manages a $95+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber, and commodities. OIM’s staff are all based in New York but come from over 30 countries. For more information, please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/. This position is in the Data Analytics and Business Applications Team of OIM. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Data Analytics and Business Applications Team.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Information Systems Officer (Systems Analyst) may be responsible for the following duties: 

• Manages projects and buy-side platforms supporting the investment life cycle involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, and implementation of new, moderately complex systems, and/or, participates as a member of a development team with responsibility for major components of the more complex systems. 

• Develops detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for major systems. 

• Provides specialized advice to users, analyzing users’ requirements and translating these into new applications; determines application systems integration and linkage issues. 

• Maintains, upgrades or enhances existing user systems; troubleshoots and provides continuing user support, to include resolving difficult problems, advising on the use of new techniques, monitoring transactions to measure performance and continued effectiveness of assigned systems, etc. 

• Develops and maintains systems supporting the investment life cycle that require integration of many interrelated systems and program elements; ensures appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area issues. 

• Organizes and performs unit and integrated testing, designing, and utilizing test bases; assists users in acceptance testing. 

• Develops training materials, operating and user manuals; trains staff in assigned systems. 

• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies and makes recommendations for their deployment. 

• Participates in writing reports and papers on systems-related topics, system requirements, information strategy, etc. 

• Facilitates communications between OIM and its clients for good client relations. Serves as coordinator in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the client and OIM, for either specific IT services or general technology support, including any charge back mechanisms. 

• Handles all aspects of contract administration including establishment of service level agreements with vendors and chargeback policy for users. 

• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff, consultants, etc. 

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of information technology/information management related to supporting buy-side asset management investment platforms, particularly in systems analysis, database design and programming. Knowledge of several high-level programming languages and significant exposure to and demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of programming and analysis, including structured/object-oriented design, relational systems, scripting and query languages, document design and management, hardware and software requirements, systems facilities, and execution protocols. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to include proficiency in the development and implementation of asset management systems supporting the investment life cycle. Knowledge of interactive systems supporting the investment life cycle; good knowledge of organization’s information infrastructure and IT strategy as it relates to user area(s); independently maintains assigned systems and develops innovative approaches to resolve a wide range of issues/problems. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience of Bloomberg Buy-Side Order Management System including Portfolio Management Tools, Compliance Module, electronic trading platforms for equities, fixed income and foreign exchange; as well as Middle office (matching tools) and Back Office functionality (settlement and reconciliation tools) is required. At least three years of hands-on experience in an investment environment, demonstrating familiarity with various financial instruments from different asset classes (fixed income, public and private equities) as well as performing affirmation and confirmation thru Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) tools (CTM & Alert) and SWIFT messages is required. At least three years of professional experience with Bloomberg’s API, MS Power BI (or Tableau), and in-depth Bloomberg’s Portfolio and Analytics functionality and ability to troubleshoot issues and assist investment officers as needed is required. Experience with Investment Risk and Performance systems (such as MSCI BarraOne, Bloomberg PORT, etc.) is desirable. Two or more years of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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