Financial Systems Specialist

The Financial Systems Specialist is responsible for maintaining data in the various complex systems used by the State Board of Administration (SBA). This position performs regular financial systems maintenance including reference data updates, assisting with upgrades, and testing of new functionality for the various systems. The position works with staff throughout the SBA to research outages and resolve investment or system-related issues in a timely manner. The Financial Systems Specialist reports to the Director of Financial Systems.

25% - Provides System Administration Support for Eagle STAR/PACE systems

• Updates security reference data and research discrepancies as necessary
• Monitors nightly processing and resolves issues
• Processes users requests and executes other system maintenance jobs
• Assists with testing of system upgrades

20% - Provides Business Process Support for Investment Portfolio Accounts

• Coordinates new account setup at custodian banks
• Maintains master data for investment portfolio accounts in various systems
• Coordinates annual account close process for terminated investment portfolio accounts

20% - Provides Business Process Support for Money Market Pools

• Performs daily verification of performance rates for 2a7-like pool
• Maintains master data for participant accounts in various systems
• Oversees monthly processing of income allocation

20% - Provides Business Process Support for Wire instructions

• Conducts quality controls by verifying instructions with outside parties
• Maintains wire instructions in custodian bank systems

15% - Performs Other Duties

• Create and update documentation to be used in Financial Systems processes
• Work with team members in Financial Systems to complete special projects

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, mathematics, accounting, economic, statistics, business, computer science, management information systems, or a related field and one year of related experience. Or any combination of education and/or experience equal to the minimum requirements.

Preferences:

• Experience with Bloomberg, Eagle STAR/PACE systems, and/or PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience in investment operations and systems administration
• CPA certificate from the Florida Board of Accountancy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external business partners
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Basic knowledge in investment security including interest accrual rules for fixed income securities
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Basic knowledge of trading, portfolio management, and ERP systems
• Basic knowledge of banking systems and wire template instructions
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work efficiently and multitask under time constraints

Hiring Range: $52,700 - $65,900

The State Board of Administration is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is a condition of employment with the State Board of Administration