Sr. Currency Administration Product Development Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings

Income protection

Professional development

Time off

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in Boston is seeking a Senior Currency Administration Product Development Specialist to lead product development across the Global foreign exchange business line, manage requirements, testing, and timely delivery within cost and scope.

Ideal candidates have a finance/mathematics degree, 3+ years in Currency Administration or Fund Accounting, strong business analysis, and Excel/VBA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, or related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience; experience in Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration is an advantage.
• Excellent business analysis skills, including drafting business requirements, proposals, and workflows.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange trading instruments.
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and advisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and VBA; other coding languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts across the Global FX business line, including project management, business analysis, and research.
• Prepare, document, and review business requirements for Currency Administration items.
• Create test scenarios and cases in integrated system tests.
• Coordinate UAT and oversee systems testing aligned with requirements.
• Identify product gaps and opportunities, proposing creative solutions.
• Coordinate and manage business implications of technology implementations.
• Help implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Provide business recommendations on complex issues.
• Support currency administration client service teams.
• Oversee product development from inception to delivery within cost/scope.

Skills

Product development

Business analysis

Excel VBA

Stakeholder management

Foreign exchange

Project management

Communication skills

Fund accounting

Education

Finance/Math degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

VBA

Job description

Senior Currency Administration Product Development Specialist

At BBH, partnership is more than a form of ownership—our approach to business and relationships. We support professional and personal goals to help our clients and grow our business. Join a 200‑year legacy and build a fulfilling career.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts across the Global foreign exchange business line, including project management, business analysis, and research.
• Prepare, document, and review business requirements for upcoming Currency Administration development items.
• Create test scenarios and cases in integrated system tests.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing and oversee thorough systems testing in line with business requirements.
• Identify product gaps and opportunities, recommending creative business solutions.
• Coordinate and manage the business implications of technology implementations on current and future business environments.
• Help incorporate process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Provide business recommendations on complex issues.
• Support currency administration client service teams.
• Manage product development initiatives from inception to implementation, ensuring timely and effective delivery within cost and scope parameters.
• Maintain effective project communication and collaboration across groups (Systems, Risk, FX, Operations).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, or related discipline (preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant work experience; experience in Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration is an advantage.
• Excellent business analysis skills, including drafting business requirements, product proposals, and business/technical workflows.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange trading instruments.
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and advisory skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and VBA, and other coding languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

Salary range: $85,000 – $130,000 base salary + annual target bonus. BBH’s compensation program includes discretionary bonuses and profit‑sharing. Base salaries may vary based on skill, experience, and qualification for the role.

Benefits

BBH recognizes your contributions with a comprehensive rewards package, including healthcare, retirement savings, income protection, professional development opportunities, and time off to support overall well‑being.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.