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The Client Enablement/Solutions Architecture, Middle Office position at Charles River Development is an active, hands-on role centered on designing and developing product solutions. This professional will offer business leadership and coordinate major product initiatives across multiple departments, covering aspects like design, integration patterns, and implementing new or existing components in collaboration with the product management team. Key duties include creating client solutions using Charles River’s resources and planning future architectural directions for these offerings. The role also serves as an internal advocate for this product area, supporting sales efforts, implementation plans, and overall business development.
Job Responsibility:
Shaping and implementing the firm's strategic vision concerning Middle Office capabilities and solutions, both through organic growth and partnerships
Providing business leadership, offering design and solution feedback, and coordinating efforts across product and development teams
Contributing to the short- and long-term product roadmap for enhancements
Building relationships as a primary client contact for gathering feedback and evaluating solutions
Assessing potential partnerships and assisting in managing partner relationships within the Alpha Ecosystem
Collaborating with technical and development counterparts to maximise team efficiency and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Coordinating engagement among Client Management, Sales, Professional Services, Support, and internal stakeholders to boost client satisfaction and drive product adoption
Working closely with Marketing and Product Strategy to ensure the product vision is clearly communicated and understood
Leading medium to large initiatives from inception through completion
Requirements:
Over 10 years in product management leadership, focusing on product planning and execution
Extensive financial services experience, especially in middle office technology and operations management
Hands-on Middle Office work: investment accounting, IBOR, position keeping, reconciliation, and similar tasks
Strong analytical skills: adept at interpreting client needs and designing solutions
Familiar with asset class behaviour across equities, fixed income, FX, OTC securities, private assets, and traditional buy-side asset types
Understanding of order management, compliance, data, and portfolio management
Knowledgeable about Agile Software Development Lifecycle
Excellent communication, organisation, team planning, and mobilisation abilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics or Business Degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics or related)
Advanced degree preferred - MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIPM)
What we offer:
Generous medical care, insurance and savings plans
Flexible Work Program
Wealth of development programs and educational support