Client Enablement, Trading Focus, VP

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  • Burlington, ON
  • $110,000-188,750 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Who we are looking for?
The Client Enablement/Solutions Architecture role with a Trading focus 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. The job is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.Why this role is important to us?The team is crucial for reaching the primary goals of Charles River and State Street Alpha. Clients are looking for improved solutions that include new features and strategic partnerships. The Investment Management Solution delivers strong, market leading capabilities to its users.This role aims to deliver middle office solutions for clients and prospects that are thorough, well-rounded, and carefully consider integration strategies with respect to a client’s operating model/footprint.What you will be responsible for?As a Solutions Architect (Trading) within the Client Enablement department, your responsibilities include:
  • Shaping and implementing the firm's strategic vision concerning Trading 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 maximize 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.
What we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this role
  • Over 5+ years in product management leadership, focusing on product planning and execution
  • Extensive financial services experience, especially in Trading technology with exposure to order and execution management across all asset classes
  • Hands-on Trading experience: order creation, order management, execution management, FIX messaging, post trade, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills: adept at interpreting client needs and designing solutions
  • Familiar with asset class behavior 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, organization, team planning, and mobilization abilities
Education & Preferred Qualification
  • 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)
  • Prior experience with Charles River IMS or another market leading OEMS
Salary Range: $110,000 - $188,750 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit .About State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.Discover more information on jobs atRead ourJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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