Senior Implementation Specialist

factset; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FactSet is seeking a highly motivated Implementation Specialist to lead client onboarding projects for hedge funds, asset managers, banks, and brokers. You will configure solutions, manage timelines, and train users to ensure successful deployments.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in financial technology and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS/PMS, FIX, SQL, and programming languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5-7 years in financial technology, software implementations, or client-facing technical support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to manage multiple client projects.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client implementation and onboarding projects.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Configure trading environments, user accounts, permissions, and workflows.
• Coordinate with brokers, custodians, and third-party vendors throughout implementation.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to deliver client-specific enhancements.
• Create functional documentation, implementation plans, and operational runbooks.
• Deliver onsite and virtual training sessions for traders, portfolio managers, operations, and compliance teams.
• Configure trade routing, end-of-day processing, and integration workflows.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing post-implementation support.
• Identify opportunities to improve client adoption and overall user experience.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-project handling

Technical learning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OMS/EMS/PMS experience

FIX Protocol

SQL

Relational databases

Java

Python

Job description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate , serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a highly motivated and client-focused Implementation Specialist to join our Client Services/Implementation team and lead software implementation projects for hedge funds, asset managers, banks, and brokers. This role requires strong project management, technical aptitude, and communication skills to successfully onboard clients and deliver exceptional service.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, developers, and external technology partners to configure solutions, streamline workflows, and ensure successful deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client implementation and onboarding projects.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Configure trading environments, user accounts, permissions, and workflows.
• Coordinate with brokers, custodians, and third-party vendors throughout implementation.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to deliver client-specific enhancements.
• Create functional documentation, implementation plans, and operational runbooks.
• Deliver onsite and virtual training sessions for traders, portfolio managers, operations, and compliance teams.
• Configure trade routing, end-of-day processing, and integration workflows.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing post-implementation support.
• Identify opportunities to improve client adoption and overall user experience.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in financial technology, software implementations, or client-facing technical support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience managing multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with an OMS, EMS, or PMS platform.
• Working knowledge of the FIX Protocol.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Java and/or Python.
• Understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and the investment management industry.

What You'll Bring

• A customer-first mindset with exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality client experiences.
• A proactive approach to solving complex technical and business challenges.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here .

Company Overview

FactSet ( NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS ) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recogni