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Business Systems Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students, since most roles require a degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, fields that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in this space frequently sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic long-term path.
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INTRODUCTION
The Business Systems Engineer will lead day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets. The role will guide process construction and maintenance for systems engineers and consultants, leveraging investment industry knowledge to analyze, design, prototype, test, and implement applications. The position partners with Operations and Technology to ensure systems meet business needs and remain supportable. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000/yr. w2
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets.
- Work with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions and define support needs.
- Analyze team needs across Investment Management, Operations, and Technology to ensure business needs are met via design, development, or deployment of software.
- Serve as the architect and designer for investment management applications and systems, including interactions among component pieces.
- Create test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software and guide implementation.
- Identify gaps and risks in systems architecture, design, and projects, and recommend mitigation approaches.
- Lead and coordinate solution architecture and design, including code where applicable.
- Implement and oversee software testing using manual, automated, and exploratory methods, document results, and manage defect reporting.
- Oversee maintenance and upgrades of implemented solutions.
- Act as subject matter expert on IT business applications to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Research investment management technologies and maintain awareness of industry trends, products, vendors, and services.
- Partner with Operations and Technology to ensure systems are designed to meet business needs and are supportable over time.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 or more years of investment management industry experience.
- Knowledge of third-party ABOR/IBOR applications such as SimCorp Dimension or Eagle STAR/PACE, with public and/or private markets focus.
- Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.
- Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension (preferred).
- Experience working in agile methodology (preferred).
- Ability to document and communicate technical knowledge effectively.
- Ability to envision solutions and translate conceptual ideas into tangible outputs.
- Ability to communicate complex technology subjects in layman’s terms.
- Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet business needs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
Job ID: JN -102025-104224
Hybrid 3 days on site in Madison, WI
INTRODUCTION
The Business Systems Engineer will lead day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets. The role will guide process construction and maintenance for systems engineers and consultants, leveraging investment industry knowledge to analyze, design, prototype, test, and implement applications. The position partners with Operations and Technology to ensure systems meet business needs and remain supportable. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000/yr. w2
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day technical work for business systems architecture supporting front and middle office functions across public and private markets.
- Work with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions and define support needs.
- Analyze team needs across Investment Management, Operations, and Technology to ensure business needs are met via design, development, or deployment of software.
- Serve as the architect and designer for investment management applications and systems, including interactions among component pieces.
- Create test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software and guide implementation.
- Identify gaps and risks in systems architecture, design, and projects, and recommend mitigation approaches.
- Lead and coordinate solution architecture and design, including code where applicable.
- Implement and oversee software testing using manual, automated, and exploratory methods, document results, and manage defect reporting.
- Oversee maintenance and upgrades of implemented solutions.
- Act as subject matter expert on IT business applications to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Research investment management technologies and maintain awareness of industry trends, products, vendors, and services.
- Partner with Operations and Technology to ensure systems are designed to meet business needs and are supportable over time.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 or more years of investment management industry experience.
- Knowledge of third-party ABOR/IBOR applications such as SimCorp Dimension or Eagle STAR/PACE, with public and/or private markets focus.
- Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.
- Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension (preferred).
- Experience working in agile methodology (preferred).
- Ability to document and communicate technical knowledge effectively.
- Ability to envision solutions and translate conceptual ideas into tangible outputs.
- Ability to communicate complex technology subjects in layman’s terms.
- Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet business needs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
Job ID: JN -102025-104224
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Business Systems Engineer
Confirm your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Business Systems Engineer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or a related CIP-coded field. Verify your program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Many employers need four to eight weeks to complete onboarding and E-Verify enrollment. Starting your job search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins gives you time to clear those steps without losing workable days.
Frame your systems integration experience clearly on your resume
Hiring managers for this role scan for ERP configuration, API integration, and cross-functional requirements work. Lead with those keywords and quantify outcomes to help recruiters identify you as a strong fit before visa status becomes a conversation.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise sponsorship directly during the offer stage, not after you sign. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for this role in the past and whether they work with an immigration attorney, so you understand the path before committing.
Use your university's DSO to stay compliant during your job search
Your Designated School Official can confirm your OPT authorization dates, help you report employer changes, and advise on short unemployment windows. Staying compliant protects your STEM extension eligibility if you need to switch employers.
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Does a Business Systems Engineer role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, systems engineering, or another field on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, you can apply for the extension. The job itself must also involve the practical application of STEM knowledge, which Business Systems Engineer roles generally satisfy given their technical requirements analysis and systems integration work.
How do I find Business Systems Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and STEM OPT candidates, so you are not wasting applications on postings that will screen you out at the authorization question. Business Systems Engineer roles in enterprise software, consulting, and financial services appear regularly and tend to come from companies with existing immigration infrastructure.
Can I work as a Business Systems Engineer on OPT if my degree is in business information systems rather than computer science?
Yes, provided your program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List under its CIP code. Business information systems and management information systems degrees are frequently STEM-designated. Confirm the CIP code with your DSO before relying on the extension, since program names alone do not determine eligibility.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B petition is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and USCIS receives it by April 1, you are eligible for cap-gap protection, which automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30. If selected in the lottery and the petition is approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. Talk to your employer's immigration attorney as early as February to confirm the timeline.
Do Business Systems Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large companies in technology, consulting, and regulated industries like healthcare and finance. These employers already manage immigration programs and view OPT as a direct pipeline to H-1B. Smaller employers or startups may be willing but lack existing infrastructure, so it is worth asking specifically whether they have sponsored the role before.
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