Sr. Currency Administration Product Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman in Boston seeks a Senior Currency Administration Product Development Specialist to lead product development efforts across the Global foreign exchange (FX) line. You will manage project planning, business analysis, and testing for CA development items, and identify product opportunities in strategic planning.

The role requires strong problem solving, Excel/VBA proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across Systems, Risk, FX, and Operations to deliver enhancements on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Review, prepare, and document business requirements for upcoming CA development items
• Create test scenarios and test cases in integrated system tests
• Coordinate User Acceptance Test and take responsibility of thorough systems testing in line with business requirements
• Business Analysis: Identify product gaps and opportunities and recommend creative business solution
• Co‑ordinate and manage the business implications of technology implementations on the current and future business environment
• Help identify and incorporate process improvements to lower costs and improve efficiencies
• Provide sound business recommendations on issues
• Support currency administration client service teams
• Project management: Manage product development initiatives from inception to implementation
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of product enhancements and functionality within agreed to cost and scope parameters
• Ensure effective project communication and collaboration across groups including Systems, Risk, FX and Operations

Skills

Business analysis

FX instruments

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

MS Office

Excel VBA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Excel

VBA

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. The Senior Currency Administration Product Development Specialist assists in the leadership of product development efforts across the Global foreign exchange business line. Specifically, you will handle project management, business analysis and research in support of these key initiatives. You will also play a critical role in identifying product opportunities and be actively involved in strategic product planning and placement. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Some of your key responsibilities include: Product Development Review, prepare, and document business requirements for upcoming CA development items Create test scenarios and test cases in integrated system tests Coordinate User Acceptance Test and take responsibility of thorough systems testing in line with business requirements Business Analysis Identify product gaps and opportunities and recommend creative business solution Co‑ordinate and manage the business implications of technology implementations on the current and future business environment. Help identify and incorporate process improvements to lower costs and improve efficiencies. Provide sound business recommendations on issues. Support currency administration client service teams. Project management Manage product development initiatives from inception to implementation Ensure timely and effective delivery of product enhancements and functionality within agreed to cost and scope parameters Ensure effective project communication and collaboration across groups including Systems, Risk, FX and Operations Education level and/or relevant experience(s): Bachelors degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline preferred 3 or more years of relevant work experience. Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration would be an advantage. Knowledge and skills (general and technical) Excellent business analysis skills, including business requirements, product proposals and business and 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. Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office. Exceptional proficiency in utilizing Excel, VBA, and other coding languages. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary Range $85,000 - $130,000 base salary + annual target bonus BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long‑term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. About BBH: Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Review, prepare, and document business requirements for upcoming CA development items
• Create test scenarios and test cases in integrated system tests
• Coordinate User Acceptance Test and take responsibility of thorough systems testing in line with business requirements
• Business Analysis: Identify product gaps and opportunities and recommend creative business solution
• Co‑ordinate and manage the business implications of technology implementations on the current and future business environment
• Help identify and incorporate process improvements to lower costs and improve efficiencies
• Provide sound business recommendations on issues
• Support currency administration client service teams
• Project management: Manage product development initiatives from inception to implementation
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of product enhancements and functionality within agreed to cost and scope parameters
• Ensure effective project communication and collaboration across groups including Systems, Risk, FX and Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline preferred
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience
• Fund Accounting and/or Currency Administration would be an advantage

Skills

• Excellent business analysis skills, including business requirements, product proposals and business and 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
• Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office
• Exceptional proficiency in utilizing Excel, VBA, and other coding languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range $85,000 - $130,000 base salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

• long‑term savings
• healthcare
• income protection
• professional development opportunities
• time off

Company Culture

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. Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a global financial services firm known for premium service and specialist expertise. BBH works with leading asset managers, financial institutions, private businesses and their owners, wealthy families, and sophisticated institutional investors. As a private partnership, we are uniquely built to put clients first and create success that lasts. We believe our success starts with yours. At BBH, partnership is more than just a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas and perspective. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help – which is why expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. Every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.