Job Description
Job Title: Risk Systems Engineer
Primary Location: Madison, WI - Hybrid 3 Days In-Office
Position Type: Direct Hire
Overview TalentFish is casting a line for a
Risk Systems Engineer with our premier client! This is a
full-time hybrid role in
Madison, Wisconsin . The Risk Systems Engineer will support departments that utilize risk systems-such as FactSet, BlackRock Aladdin, MSCI Risk Manager, and Bloomberg PORT-by coordinating solutions, maintaining systems, and ensuring technology is aligned with business goals. This role blends technical expertise with business partnership, driving innovation and operational efficiency in a mission-driven investment environment.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience) • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or Finance.
• 3-5+ years of experience in application development, systems engineering, or business systems support.
• Experience with investment analytics platforms preferred, including FactSet, MSCI Risk Manager, BlackRock Aladdin, or Bloomberg PORT.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, or other programming languages preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk data and risk workflow processes, including data loading, security modeling, and account/composite setup.
• Ability to document and communicate complex technical information effectively.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications.
• Experience leading projects and implementing change with minimal direction.
• Familiarity with system integration methods (APIs, ETL tools, middleware).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of ITIL practices or business process modeling preferred.
What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position) • Partner with business users to review, prioritize, and manage open work items and enhancement requests.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications and integrations that meet business needs.
• Collect and analyze requirements, translating them into functional specifications.
• Lead the maintenance and upgrades for risk systems and related interfaces (e.g., imports from IBOR, exports to reporting data warehouse).
• Troubleshoot and resolve production errors, communicate status updates, and submit fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure functional and technical requirements are met.
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 - 115,000k per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Visa sponsorship,