Senior Consultant / AVP - Java, Kafka, SQL - Investment Software Implementation - Charles River[...]

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Consultant where your technical expertise in Java, C#, and ETL tools will play a crucial role in implementing investment software solutions. This position offers the chance to work on exciting projects, ensuring the successful deployment of Charles River's IMS suite for prestigious clients. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, participate in requirements gathering, and contribute to technical documentation while enjoying a flexible work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to tackle challenges in the financial services industry and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance plans

Savings plans

Flexible Work Program

Development programs

Educational support

Paid volunteer days

Matching gift program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Financial/Software Services with strong Java and C# skills.
• Experience in consulting and OMS implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain inbound and outbound interfaces.

Skills

Java Programming

C# Programming

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Services Industry Experience

Technical Documentation

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

ETL Tools (Kettle)

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Tomcat

SOAP/XML Messaging Software

Job description

Senior Consultant / AVP - Java, Kafka, SQL - Investment Software Implementation - Charles River Development

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Locations: Toronto, Ontario; New York, New York

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: April 25, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-767454

What we are looking for

As a Senior Consultant, you will be an integral player of the Charles River implementation team. Senior Consultants bring technical expertise and direction to implementation teams, ensuring proper implementation of Charles River’s IMS suite at our clients. Technical implementations include all aspects of a consulting project, from installation of n-tier software and integration with third-party systems to DR/HA design to documenting and performing technical training for the client. This role is highly technical and spans XML messaging, Charles River web services API, ETL tool usage, Java and/or C# programming, and database administration tasks.

Why this job is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), which 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, launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next-generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

1. Java and C# programming
2. Lead and manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining implementation schedules.
4. Participate in functional and technical requirements gathering and review.
5. Create, test, and correct inbound and outbound interfaces.
6. Collaborate with team members including business analysts, project managers, and customer staff.
7. Serve as a technical expert in implementation projects.
8. Contribute to the technical documentation.

What we value

1. Java and C# programming
2. Windows and Unix (Linux)
3. Knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle
4. Familiarity with at least one SCM (Perforce would be a plus)
5. XML and XSLT
6. Understanding of ERDs
7. Tomcat configuration and optimization
8. N-tier application architecture
9. SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, and Open JMS
10. In-depth knowledge of one of the following RDBMS: Oracle or MS SQL Server
11. Perl
12. Crystal Reports or SQL Server Reporting Services
13. Self-motivated and self-driven
14. BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field.
15. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
16. Experience in methodology-based solution delivery and managing customers’ expectations.
17. Problem-solving skills and ability to recognize long-term solutions across multiple projects.
18. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
19. Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
20. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good interpersonal skills; ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector; solid client interaction skills.
21. The ability to travel as the assignment requires (50-80%).

Desired technical experience includes:

Strong preference

1. Financial services industry experience
2. Previous consulting background
3. Previous OMS implementation experience
4. System integration using ETL tools

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

1. A BA/BS degree in a business or technical field including Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
2. A minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry (Financial market information systems background preferred).
3. The ability to travel to client sites throughout the United States and Canada as well as the ability to work effectively when remote from clients. Travel of 35%-50% is typical but may exceed that in any given year.

About State Street

What we do: 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 on 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, investments 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 by location, but you can expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to a flexible Work Program to help match your needs. 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, experience, and perspectives 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, a matching gift program, 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 www.StateStreet.com/careers