Senior Consultant, Charles River Development, Assistant Vice President in London

Charles River is expanding its Implementation Services Team. The Consultant will be responsible for all aspects of implementation of the Charles River Investment Management System (IMS). They will become a product expert quickly and remain up-to-date as product and industry changes occur.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management of an implementation project from a CRD perspective.
• Interpret workflow analysis documents and convert them into configuration specifications for the CRIMS to ensure best‑practice delivery.
• Provide ongoing communication and evaluation of project status to the client and the Charles River Project Manager.
• Serve as a single point of contact for the client during the implementation project.
• Execute daily project plan steps and document the client’s needs.
• Lead the client’s utilization of CRD products and services, including facilitating conference calls and meetings with consultants and product experts.
• Communicate relevant upgrade and major release information.
• Manage training and consulting resource requests.
• Monitor and assist with the issue‑escalation process.
• Respond to additional product requests.
• Coordinate work performed by CRD representatives in other locations.
• Maintain awareness of industry changes and trends.
• Travel extensively; up to 5 days per week at client sites within the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience implementing financial systems, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong front‑office experience (order management, fund manager/trader relationships).
• Experience with the Charles River Investment Management System or an equivalent competitor.
• Deep knowledge of investment‑management workflows, including fixed income/derivatives, equity, compliance, IBOR, PMA, ex‑ante and ex‑post risk and scenario analysis.
• Preferred if previous focus includes risk systems, IBOR or scenario analysis.
• University degree in finance, technology, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in a second European language is highly desirable.
• Superior client‑facing skills and ability to present to business, technical, or sales audiences.
• SQL or equivalent technical knowledge.
• Project‑management experience with a clear understanding of the project life‑cycle.

What We Value

• Experience in similar financial‑systems implementation roles.
• Front‑office expertise.
• Product knowledge of CR IMS or a competitor.
• Investment‑management and market‑instrument knowledge (fixed income/derivatives, equity, compliance, IBOR, PMA, ex‑ante/ex‑post risk).
• Specific focus on risk systems, IBOR, scenario analysis desirable.

Benefits

StateStreet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical care, insurance, and savings plans. Employees have access to a flexible work program, development and educational support, paid volunteer days, and matching gift programs. Additional perks such as a wealth of development programs, flexible work‑life support, and inclusive development opportunities are available.

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