Vice President, Fixed Income Specialist

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Principal Consultant for its Implementation Services Team in Sydney. The role focuses on leading or co-managing complex implementation projects, serving as the primary client liaison, and guiding best practices in workflow configuration and client utilization of products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in financial services or software, with strong front office and fixed income knowledge, plus SQL proficiency and a willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; CFA is a strong plus.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial or software services.
• Strong front office experience with market instruments and OTCs.
• Experience in end-to-end lifecycle implementation and client interactions.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-manage implementation projects for clients.
• Act as primary client contact and ensure clear communication.
• Provide guidance on best practices and workflow configuration.
• Interpret workflow analysis and convert documents into specifications.
• Proactively help clients utilize company products and services effectively.

Skills

Front office experience

Fixed income

Client-facing

Project leadership

Workflow configuration

Market instruments

Communication

Implementation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA (advantage)

Tools

SQL

Job description

The Company is seeking a Principal Consultant for its Implementation Services Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading or co-managing implementation projects, serving as the primary contact for clients, and ensuring superior communication and client-facing skills. This role demands a professional with a strong background in fixed income products, complex financial instruments, and a variety of OTCs, who can provide guidance on best practices and efficient workflow configuration. The Principal Consultant will also be involved in interpreting workflow analysis, converting documents into specifications, and providing proactive leadership in the client's utilization of the company's products and services.Applicants for the Principal Consultant position should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an advanced degree or industry certification such as the CFA being a strong plus. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the financial or software services industry is required, with a preference for those with a background in financial market information systems. The role demands a candidate with extensive front office experience, excellent market instrument knowledge, and some technical knowledge, ideally SQL. The ability to manage large projects, experience in full life cycle implementation, and a proven track record of dealing with clients from both technical and business perspectives are essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with client interactions at a senior level, and be prepared for a role that may involve more than 20% travel and a flexible work schedule.

Functions:

• Sales/Revenue
• Product Management

Hiring Company

State Street

Expanding provider of investment management, research & trading services