Fintech Implementation Consultant (Data Specialist), Manager

Job Title:Fintech Implementation Consultant (Data Specialist), Manager

Location: Hyderabad, India

Who we are looking for:

Charles River are looking to expand their Alpha Data Platform (ADP) Implementation Services Team. The ADP Principal Consultant is responsible for all aspects of implementation for the Alpha Data Platform from leading client engagements to managing the client delivery plan and team.  A critical success factor is the ability to manage the competing demands of the clients to whom the he or she is assigned, operating administratively as well as hands-on.

The ideal candidate will have more than 8-years of hands-on data management experience within the investment management industry. Higher weighting will be placed on candidates who also have experience in the areas of master data management, data quality management, and working with security, issuer and reference data from leading data vendors. The right candidate needs to have demonstrate a mixture of skills including business analysis, project management, relationship management and software implementation. Experience with Agile methodologies is a big plus. Candidates must be comfortable running large and complex implementation projects, dealing with all the associated issues, and leading a cross-functional team to achieve results.

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. You will be part of the team responsible for implementing Alpha Data Platform, an industry leading investment management data platform and a key strategic initiative for State Street enabling the industry’s first true front- to back-office solution.

Join us as we deliver the next generation, cloud-based Investment Data Management Platform, leveraging Snowflake ® and using emerging technologies like AI.

What you will be responsible for

As Principal Consultant - Implementation Services you will be responsible for:

• Lead or Co-manage implementation projects for Alpha Data Platform

• Serving as the single point of contact for a client related to all aspects of the implementation engagement

• Using superior client facing skills and communication skills to interact with senior level stakeholders/Clients.

• Providing on-going communication and evaluation of project status

• Interpreting workflow analysis documents and the conversion of these documents into specifications for CR IMS configuration

• Providing guidance to customers around best practice implementations and efficient use of the platform and workflow configuration

• Undertaking the daily execution of the project plan steps

• Ensuring that a client’s needs are understood and documented

• Providing proactive leadership in a client’s utilization of CRD products and services

• Facilitating cross-functional teams with other groups within CRD, State Street and other consultants

• Keeping abreast of pertinent information on ADP and CRD upgrades and major releases and relating it to clients and client implementations

• Ensuring project team members have the right tooling, training and skills to deliver consulting services to our clients

• Monitoring and assisting with the issue escalation process

• Working closely with the Global Head of ADP Professional Services to ensure best practices are being applied to all client engagements

• Maintain a general awareness of industry changes/trends

What we value

• These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience of managing large projects or multiple smaller projects.

• Extensive Data Management and key use cases to solve the challenges of the Front Office and Middle Office

• Applications experience with Alpha Data Platform or Equivalent (competitor)

• Excellent market instrument knowledge - Fixed Income/derivatives etc.

• Hands on working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data software configurations; Experience with Snowflake is a big plus

• Experience managing a full life cycle implementation project is essential

• Experience dealing with users or clients from a technical and/or business perspective

• Comfortable presenting to clients at all levels and/or client events

• Travel will be required – may be >20% per calendar year

• Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours as needed for clients supported outside of your home office time zone

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university or college in Finance, Business/Mathematical Finance, Economics or Computer Science

• An advanced degree or industry certification such as the CFA is a strong plus.

• A minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry (Financial market information systems background preferred)

About State Street:

What we do. 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 on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live, and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers.

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