Technical Consultant - Officer

Consultant – Offshore Fintech - Technical Consultant (Officer)
Charles River Development | Engineering / Professional Services

Role Summary

Consultants – Offshore support the technical implementation of the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) by contributing to configuration, development, integration, and testing activities across client implementations.

This role requires a solid understanding of investment management systems, hands‑on technical skills, and the ability to work effectively within project teams to implement client requirements under established solution designs and guidance. Consultants collaborate closely with senior consultants, project managers, and global delivery teams to help deliver stable, production‑ready solutions and support client readiness for go‑live.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking implementation professionals with foundational to intermediate experience in financial technology delivery, ideally within capital markets or investment management environments. The ideal candidate brings 08-12 Years of relevant industry experience, gained within a consulting firm, financial institution, or financial software provider.

Candidates should have hands‑on experience contributing to Front, Middle, or Back Office implementations, possess strong technical fundamentals, and demonstrate the ability to learn CRIMS functionality and capital markets workflows.

Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant – Offshore (Officer), you will:

• Contribute to platform’s technical implementations across Front, Middle, and Back Office workflows under guidance

• Assist in analyzing and translating business and technical requirements into CRIMS configurations and components

• Configure and develop application components based on established designs and standards

• Support system testing activities, including functional, integration, and regression testing

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues with support from senior team members

• Ensure configurations and deliverables meet quality, stability, and operational standards

• Participate in go‑live readiness activities and provide implementation support post‑deployment

• Follow CRD SDLC, documentation standards, and delivery best practices

• Collaborate effectively with global delivery teams and stakeholders

What We Value

Consultants (Offshore) are expected to demonstrate:

• Experience contributing to Investment Management or Capital Markets system implementations

• Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work effectively in structured delivery environments

• Willingness to learn product functionality, domain concepts, and delivery processes

• Clear communication and collaboration skills within project teams

Technical Skills & Experience

Working knowledge and hands‑on exposure to the following is expected:

Programming & Development

• Core Java (working proficiency)

• Snowflake and/or SQL Server (querying, joins, basic performance analysis)

• ETL - Pentaho, Talend

• AI usage

Data & Reporting

• Exposure to ETL or data processing tools (e.g., Pentaho, Talend) – Talend preferred

• Basic experience with reporting tools such as SSRS

Cloud & Platforms

• Exposure to any one or more cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

• Familiarity with cloud‑based deployments is a plus

• Snowflake exposure is beneficial but not mandatory

Integration & Market Data (good to have)

• Awareness of industry interfaces (e.g., FIX, SWIFT)

• Exposure to market and reference data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI) is a plus

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

• Strong foundation in:

  • Object‑oriented programming

  • Databases and SQL concepts

  • Enterprise application fundamentals

  • Agentic and Gen AI efficient Usage

• Exposure to financial systems, data integration, or distributed systems is desirable

• Relevant certifications are a plus:

  • Azure / AWS fundamentals

  • Technical or financial certifications

  • Progress toward CFA is an advantage

Experience Requirements

• 08-12 years of relevant professional experience in financial technology or enterprise software

• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Application configuration or development

  • System integration and data processing

  • Reporting or analytics support

  • Capital markets or investment management platforms (good to have)

About Charles River Development:

Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management.

We are part of the State Street Bank. 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 in 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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plan among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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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About State Street

Across 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.

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