Principal Consultant - Technical Implementation Developer / Front-Office Trading

State Street•Toronto, ON

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Consultant, you will be assessing client needs and utilizing technical expertise to identify solutions that align with CRD’s current design. You will act as a subject-matter expert in the analysis, design, scheduling, construction, and delivery of solutions to meet client expectations. Additionally, you will simultaneously manage multiple technical initiatives on multiple projects, including the installation of n-tier software to DR/HA design. The team you will be joining is part of Charles River Development (CRD), which became part of State Street in 2018. CRD provides enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management, and hedge funds. Together, they have created the first open front-to-back platform, State Street Alpha, launched in 2019. This role offers the opportunity to deliver next-generation infrastructure using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain.

Requirements

Ability to program using Java, C#
In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following RDMBS: Oracle, MS SQL Server or Sybase
Detailed knowledge of several of the following technologies: Tomcat configuration and optimization, N-tier application architecture, SOAP/XML Messaging software (MQ Series, Tibco, MSMQ, Sonic MQ and Open JMS) Kafka
Knowledge of ETL Tools such as Kettle and Talend
Familiarity with Windows and Unix (Solaris and Linux)
Familiar with at least one SCM (Subversion or Perforce a plus)
Design and execute technical training for clients.
Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and also has the strong desire to work as a member of a team.
Demonstrated practical, hands-on, “can-do” approach, and the ability to work efficiently and creatively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours
Demonstrated ability to client face with hands-on approach at highest level of an organization both internally and externally.
Experience with Azure and Snowflake
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities
Proven organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to achieve results without close supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Financial market information systems background preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of client engagements and lead projects to completion within scope and SOW.
Gather, analyze, and communicate solutions to both clients and internal teams, including strong technical solution design skills from presales to implementation, providing detailed assessments and recommendations.
Direct and provide guidance to less experienced consultants on implementations and identify opportunities to allocate resources as needed.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) and technical proficiency in one of the following solutions: Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Development, Advanced Configuration, Trouble Shooting and Integration.
Exhibit strong technical solution design skills from pre-sales to implementation of client solutions by influencing design with concrete facts and proven results in order to maintain system integrity for both client and CRD.
Ensure engagement team identifies, documents, and drives project resolutions for project issues.
Mentor team of consultants assigned to projects.
Partner with CRD’s sales teams to contribute to sales presentations and proof-of-concept projects; analyze and evaluate client requirements to demonstrate the potential of CRIMS; design prototypes and proof of concepts that best fit the client’s needs.
Build effective working relationships within CRD and with clients, manage difficult situations, and influence key decision makers.
Strategically solve problems by recognizing long-term solutions across multiple projects.