Programmer/Analyst

AllianceBernstein; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein's ACE team in Nashville is seeking a Programmer Analyst to help automate workflow-driven processes across front, middle, and back offices. You will partner with external partners and internal teams to deliver new solutions within the ACE framework.

You’ll focus on supporting the Retail SMA business, translating complex business requirements into robust software and providing production support for a large user base.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of hand-on programming experience with C# .NET 4.x Framework or .NET Core.
• Working knowledge of SQL programming (SQL Server preferred).
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and conceptualize software solutions.
• Ability to communicate and partner with business users and other development teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Retail SMA business and act as a connection point with external partners.
• Collaborate with Application Architects to deliver new solutions within the ACE framework.
• Consolidate and upgrade existing functions and provide production support for a large user population.

Skills

C# .NET

SQL

Requirements analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

The ACE team develops software to automate workflow‑driven processes for account and security business functions across front, middle, and back offices. Supported tasks include cash movements, security transfers, corporate actions, account data mastery, asset‑mix changes, guideline routing, security setup, client trade requests, and data mastering. The team collaborates with stakeholders across the Investment SBU, Client Group, Retail, Private Alts, Investment Operations, Legal/Compliance, ABIS, and more.

Who You’ll Work With

The ACE team develops software to automate workflow‑driven processes for account and security business functions across front, middle, and back offices. Supported tasks include cash movements, security transfers, corporate actions, account data mastery, asset‑mix changes, guideline routing, security setup, client trade requests, and data mastering. The team collaborates with stakeholders across the Investment SBU, Client Group, Retail, Private Alts, Investment Operations, Legal/Compliance, ABIS, and more.

What You’ll Do

The Programmer Analyst will join the ACE team, primarily supporting our Retail SMA business. This role involves acting as a connection point with our external partners at other companies and collaborating with various internal teams at AB. The Programmer Analyst will work closely with Application Architects to deliver new solutions within the existing ACE application framework, consolidate and upgrade existing functions, and provide production support to a large user population. The ACE application is a moderately high-volume, transactional system that processes roughly 80 different workflows and transaction types. ACE transactions vary in function from simply moving information to be refined by different departments, to moving, posting, or trading, either securities or cash. A successful candidate will be risk‑aware, business‑focused, cool‑headed, and technically proficient. In working with business partners, the candidate’s coding fluency will be a key success factor as the code is adapted and evolves with the solution. The candidate will be highly involved in the process and, once trained, will be expected to listen, learn, and contribute to determining the best approach to accomplish the business’s tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years of hand‑on programming experience with C# .NET 4.x Framework or .NET Core
• Working knowledge of SQL programming (SQL Server preferred)
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and conceptualize software solutions
• Ability to communicate and partner with business users and other development teams

Preferred Skills (not Required)

• T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, optimization, bcp, SSIS
• XML, JSON, Serialization
• WPF, WinForms, DevExpress, and MVVM pattern
• WCF, Web Services, MSMQ
• DevOps, Git
• Demonstrable experience in the Securities industry, namely working with accounting and/or transition-based

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private‑wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought‑provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job‑related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee