Charles River App Support Developer

Insight Global; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Application Support / Developer to specialize in Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) in Toronto. The role involves providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and developing enhancements. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in financial services, a relevant degree, and strong technical skills in SQL and Python. This is a hybrid position with a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in financial services, focusing on application support and development.
• Hands-on experience with Charles River IMS for support and development.
• Strong understanding of asset classes and trade life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Charles River IMS.
• Develop and implement system enhancements and integrations.
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements.

Skills

Application Support

Development

SQL

Python

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS in Finance or Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Charles River IMS

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Bloomberg DL

Snowflake

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a skilled Application Support / Developer specializing in Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS). The successful candidate will provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and develop enhancements for CRIMS, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for front- and middle-office teams in asset management, private banking, and wealth management. This role is hybrid 2x per week in Toronto and will start as a 6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Charles River IMS.
• Develop and implement system enhancements, integrations, and customizations.
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain and optimize data interfaces and feeds (e.g., Bloomberg DL, Snowflake).
• Support upgrades, testing, and documentation of CRIMS.
• Drive continuous improvement in application reliability and user experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 6-10+ years of experience in financial services, investment management, or capital markets technology, with a focus on application support and development.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/MS in Finance, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Recent hands‑on experience supporting and/or developing within Charles River IMS (CRIMS), including implementations and upgrades.
• Strong understanding of global asset classes, trade life cycles, and investment products.
• Experience with EMS, OMS, compliance, accounting, and performance reporting systems.
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting (Python or similar), and integration tools (e.g., Bloomberg DL, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with other investment management platforms (e.g., Blackrock Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT, RIMES, FactSet, Markit EDM, State Street Alpha, Axioma, BARRA).
• Knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, structured products, and derivatives.
• Exposure to cloud‑based data lake technologies (e.g., Snowflake).
• Advanced reporting and visualization skills (Power BI, SSIS/SSRS, MS Visio).
• Experience developing user documentation and training materials.