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Overview NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $284 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $178 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations will lead a team responsible for NISA's datacenter and network infrastructure. By working closely with other technology groups and stakeholders across the firm, a successful candidate will help to ensure a performant, reliable, scalable and secure technology infrastructure for NISA. <ul><li> Provide primary technical leadership and guidance on infrastructure engineering responsibilities, such as datacenter, server virtualization, network, and core IT systems, such as Active Directory/Entra ID and Exchange </li><li> Collaborate with technology leaders across the firm, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and cloud platforms </li><li> Oversee cross-functional Infrastructure Operations staff to ensure the delivery of reliable and scalable solutions that support NISA's strategic technology objectives </li><li> Lead and develop a highly skilled technical team, including through training, mentorship, and coaching, with a focus on maintaining the highest possible level of system reliability, availability, and stability </li><li> Collaborate with senior leadership, as well as different teams to ensure timely resolution of pending issues, team performance and objectives </li><li> Maintain a high degree of readiness to adopt and implement new technology solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement </li><li> Oversee budgeting and expenditure management in areas of primary responsibility </li><li> Select and coordinate the purchase of new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary </li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in related field or extensive experience (10+ years) required </li><li> 5+ years of progressive work experience playing a supervisory role managing cross-functional teams in technology delivery </li><li> Aptitude for troubleshooting and solving complex issues through creative solutions </li><li> Experience with hybrid environments including on-premises and cloud services is a plus </li><li> Experience with Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Palo Alto, and AWS preferred. </li><li> Demonstrated experience as a hands-on technical manager, actively involved in designing, developing and implementing technical solutions </li><li> Strong leadership and mentoring skills </li></ul> NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program. NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations

Overview NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $284 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $178 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The Quantitative Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and deploying sophisticated software solutions for the Portfolio Management department. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and passion for technology, software development, and mathematics. The Quantitative Developer will partner with the Quantitative Research team to continuously define priorities and deliver custom software solutions. Qualifications <ul><li> Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience </li><li> Proficiency within two or more of the following languages: Python, C++, R, C# </li><li> Comfortable with coding within an OO paradigm. </li><li> Experience with some of the following areas: Dashboard building, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, System Design, and/or Web Development </li><li> Proficiency with relational-databases as well as NoSQL. Experience with KDB a plus </li><li> Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills </li><li> Knowledge of finance is a plus </li><li> Strong written and verbal communications skills </li></ul> NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program. NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Quantitative Developer, Portfolio Management

Overview NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $284 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $178 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The Operations department is a fast-paced and dynamic team at NISA. The group partners with all departments at the company, including Portfolio Management and Client Services. The Operations group works at the intersection of finance and accounting and seeks candidates who are interested in leveraging both their accounting and finance skill sets in a collaborative environment. Examples of Analyst responsibilities include management of post-trade processing, handling corporate actions, ensuring appropriate collateral coverage for derivatives, and reconciling trades and positions with external parties. <ul><li> Process securities trades, including validation with third parties </li><li> Settle trades, margin movements, payments, and cash/security transfers </li><li> Resolve settlement discrepancies and document any failures </li><li> Monitor and troubleshoot reconciliation breaks with third parties </li><li> Monitor and process all types of corporate action events </li><li> Onboard new clients, including verification and management of asset transfers </li><li> Handle derivatives-specific processing needs, including management of collateral and margin </li><li> Collaborate with IT to test and implement new systems or upgrades to existing applications </li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a four-year college or university or relevant industry related experience </li><li> Experience using MS Office products </li><li> Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills </li><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li> Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff </li></ul> NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program. NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Analyst, Operations

Overview NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $284 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $178 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The Credit Research Analyst is a member of the Credit Research Team within the Portfolio Management Group. Collectively, the Portfolio Management Group is responsible for all credit investment and portfolio management activities. Bottom-up, fundamentally driven analysis and relative value opinions are at the core of the Credit Research Team's contribution. The Credit Research Analyst will assist the senior team members in maintaining coverage across multiple sectors. The candidate will be responsible for: <ul><li> Conducting extensive company and industry analysis and research </li><li> Building and maintaining detailed company financial models </li><li> Maintaining an active dialogue with other members of the Portfolio Management Group as well as various external parties including sell-side analysts, rating agencies and company management teams </li><li> Actively monitoring investment positions across client portfolios </li><li> Completing various ad hoc assignments and projects </li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field </li><li> 2-5 years of relevant finance industry experience- direct equity or credit research experience is preferred </li><li> Achieved or working toward an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional designation (e.g., CFA) is preferred </li><li> Familiarity with techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., Python) and Excel is preferred </li><li> Candidates must have a strong analytical background and the ability to interpret and synthesize large quantities of information from technical journals, financial reports and legal documents </li><li> Ability to work successfully in a team environment </li><li> Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints </li></ul> NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program. NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Military Code 3E6X1

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