Product Specialist - Product Support, AVP

What are we looking for

Provide Functional application support to CRD customers in the Fixed Income, Derivative & Portfolio Management workspace space.

Why this job 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 the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.

What you will be responsible for

• Respond to requests for technical assistance via phone, email or in person (remotely or on-site).
• Diagnose software issues and recommend the appropriate solution.
• Analyze problems, answer questions and provide training related to the software.
• Identify and test workarounds for bugs or deficiencies in the software.
• Research issues dealing with third party software.
• Educate customers on the methodologies and functionality provided by CRIMS. Advise on the best practices regarding the implementation and operation of Charles River solutions and services.
• Follow a standard set of procedures and methods when responding to customer requests or inquiries.
• Conduct research on questions and issues using available information resources and other product specialists.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement and improvement of support processes and methods
• Successfully handle “sensitive” issue related situations that affect the perception of how CRD resolves customer problems
• Manage special projects as required
• Keep a detailed log of all customer interactions and prepare resolution reports for issues reported by the customer.
• Contribute to software quality by clearly communicating defects to Client Support and Product Management.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical fields such as Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance or another relevant field
• MBA or CFA or FRM is preferable
• An advanced degree or industry certification such as the CFA is a strong plus.
• Hands on Experience with Advanced Fixed Income Instruments & Derivative products knowledge is mandatory.
• Thorough understanding of Trade Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle
• Experience in the Charles River application or any OMS/EMS is preferred
• Prior trading support, Middle and Back Office Operations, Fund Accounting or Trading experience is highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Fixed Income, Derivative and Equity financial instruments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills including process analysis. Very strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis is a must.
• Demonstrate excellent process and project management skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, balance key tasks and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable facilitating project working groups and possesses strong data gathering skills.
• Must be customer driven, could work within a team environment, and be focused on providing a high quality of service to the customer.
• 5-8 years’ overall work experience in the world of Financial Technology or Investment Banking or Capital Markets.
• Intermediate to Advanced SQL skills 

Salary Range:

The 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.

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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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