Business Systems Analyst 1, Investment Services

STRS Ohio, STRS

Do you have experience working with investments such as fixed income instruments, stocks, derivatives, real estate, or perhaps investment accounting or performance, and enjoy learning about technology and finding solutions?  If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the ITS Investment Services team as a Business Systems Analyst 1, where you will help connect business needs with practical technology solutions for the Investments and Accounting user community. Under the direction of the ITS Investments Business Analyst supervisor, this role supports business teams through research, analysis, documentation, testing, training and solution development that help the organization manage its business more effectively.  We are looking for a creative analytical collaborator to join our team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.  At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

$76,458 - $91,749

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary:

Under the direction of a supervisor, Business Systems Analysis, provide support to business support teams and users through research and development of technology solutions that enable the Investments and Accounting user community to manage their business more effectively.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Investments and Accounting user community, under the guidance of senior analysts, to develop systems enhancements and resolve production problems.

• Document specifications, requirements, user manuals, procedures, and other relevant information.

• Provide test scripts and follow full testing methodology through development and implementation to ensure that quality goals are met.

• Provide training for users on functionality of new systems and enhancement in releases of existing systems.

The above list of duties in intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or information systems required.

• One to three years relevant analysis and programming experience preferred.

• Ability to collaborate extremely well with cross-functional teams and business partners required. 

• Understanding of relational databases and SQL query tools skills preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.  

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.