Asset Management Administrator jobs in Massachusetts

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking a self-motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing Technology team. This role will report to the Head of Technology and will work to help shape the team’s future by refining and implementing strategies, driving the evolution of policies and procedures to streamline progress, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, process-oriented, and technically skilled.

8 years of experience in IT is required, prior experience in financial services is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Office 365 management and administration for end-user services such as e-mail, Teams, office applications, and SSO applications.

• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Servers and applications

• Responsible for setup, maintenance, and validation of all server and system backups

• Disaster recovery planning and testing, including build-out of documentation and runbooks

• Monitoring of IT infrastructure and systems and taking proactive measures to ensure continued operations

• Conference room technology management & support

• Continue to update and build out documentation for all IT processes and procedures

• Mentoring the help desk team on more complex issues that arise from end-user support

Candidate Profile

• 8 years of experience in System Administration

• Expert knowledge of Office 365 & Microsoft Windows technologies

• Strong knowledge of backup and data protection methodologies

• Experience supporting and managing small to mid-size office networks

• Eager to learn new technologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity

Technologies

Ranked in terms of importance:

• Microsoft 365 (Office apps, Teams, Exchange)

• Microsoft Windows Server Support (Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DFS)

• Microsoft Intune (MDM, MAM, Application deployment and patching)

• Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, Hybrid identity, Single Sign-on)

• AWS (EC2, S3, AWS Backup)

• Small office networking (Meraki, VPN, Switches, Firewalls)

About the Company:

For 31 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities, and private investors. We manage approximately $3.1 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis, and an analytically rigorous approach to decision-making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team of around 100 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

WAM is a fit for you if:

• You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.

• You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.

• You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.

• You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.

WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.