Federated Hermes, Inc.
Senior Business Strategist (#9582)
Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Senior Business Strategist to join our Strategic Innovation Office in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.
What You’ll Do
This position is part of the Strategic Innovation Office under Global Technology Organization. In this role, you will facilitate and participate in discussions on leveraging emerging technologies and understanding emerging risks to our Digital Asset strategy and contribute to the development and implementation of digital asset architecture and standards.
- Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to enhance business operations and investment strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for technological innovation.
- Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the value of new tools and platforms.
- Stay current with trends in fintech, data science, and enterprise technology.
- Support the integration of new technologies into existing systems and workflows.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office/remote) and is located in Federated Hermes’ Warrendale, Pennsylvania office (15086).
The Expertise We are Looking For
- Demonstrate familiarity or interest in learning technologies such as: Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (e.g., generative AI, predictive analytics); Cloud Computing Platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies; Data Engineering & Analytics Tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Apache Spark); Low-Code/No-Code Platforms; Cybersecurity Innovations and API Integration & Microservices Architecture
- Project and administrative management experience required
- Proven track record of executive-level interaction in the investment industry required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of 15 years of practical experience in business information systems in the investment management industry required
Our Investment in You
We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:
- A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
- Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
- Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.
About Federated Hermes
At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager serving investors around the world.
We provide careers opportunities that have enabled our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring. At Federated Hermes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Federated Hermes takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.
Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.
Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
EOE – Including Disability / Vets
Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.
For consideration, please visit our company website and reference job #9582