Technology Implementation, AVP

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Senior Consultant – Offshore (Technology Implementation) Charles River Development | Engineering / Professional Services Role Summary Senior Consultant – Offshore are responsible for the end‑to‑end technical implementation of the Charles River Investment Management Solution application. This role requires strong domain and product expertise combined with hands‑on technical skills to translate client business requirements into scalable, production‑ready solutions. Senior Consultants should design, configure, develop, and integrate application components while ensuring solution quality, system stability, and operational readiness. The role involves close collaboration with clients, project managers, architects, and global delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and client ownership post go‑live. What We Are Looking For We are seeking experienced implementation professionals with a strong background in investment management systems and financial technology delivery. The ideal candidate brings at least 13 years of relevant industry experience, gained within a consulting firm or financial software provider, and has successfully delivered complex Front, Middle, or Back Office implementations. Candidates with proven experience in Capital Markets technology projects, strong technical depth, and a track record of client‑facing delivery will thrive in this role. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Technology Consultant – Offshore, you will: • Lead and contribute to Application technical implementations across Front, Middle, and Back Office workflows • Analyze, validate, and translate business and technical requirements into effective application solutions • Design, configure, and develop application components aligned with functional and non‑functional requirements • Perform end‑to‑end system testing, including integration and regression testing across workflows • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across application, data, and integration layers • Ensure solutions are stable, scalable, and production ready, meeting CRD engineering and client standards • Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to support go‑live readiness and transition to client ownership • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members as required • Contribute to delivery excellence by adhering to CRD SDLC, documentation, and quality practices What We Value Senior Consultants (Offshore) are expected to demonstrate: • Strong experience delivering Front, Middle, or Back Office Investment Management system implementations • Proven execution skills with the ability to manage priorities, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations • Deep capital markets domain knowledge, including: • Equity and Fixed Income instruments • Investment and/or Wealth Management workflows • Derivatives and Foreign Exchange (FX) Technical Skills & Experience Hands‑on technical expertise is essential, including: • Programming & Development • C# • Core Java • SQL Server (advanced querying, performance tuning) • Data & Reporting • ETL tools such as Pentaho Kettle or Talend • Crystal / SSRS report development • Data processing and reconciliation workflows • Cloud & Platforms • Strong experience with Azure and/or AWS • Snowflake experience is a strong plus • Integration & Market Data • Industry standards and interfaces such as FIX, SWIFT • Market data and reference data integrations (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI) Education & Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline • Strong academic foundation in: • Software development and object‑oriented programming • Data structures and databases • Financial systems and distributed architecture • Exposure to cloud computing, data integration, and enterprise systems is highly valued • Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus, including: • Azure / AWS Cloud Certifications • Relevant technical or financial certifications • CFA Experience Requirements • Minimum 12+ years of relevant professional experience delivering financial technology solutions • Demonstrated hands‑on experience in: • Application development and configuration • System integration and data processing • Reporting and analytics • Cloud‑based implementations within investment or capital markets environments About Charles River Development Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management. We are part of the State Street Bank. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark in the fi