Client Enablement Solutions Architect - Product VP

CFA Institute; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,750; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Development seeks a Client Enablement/Solutions Architecture expert focused on Trading to design and develop product solutions. This hands-on role coordinates cross-functional initiatives with product management and development teams to implement new and existing components.

The position acts as an internal advocate for the product area, supporting sales efforts, implementation plans, and business development.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years in product management leadership.
• Extensive financial services experience, especially in Trading technology.
• Hands-on Trading experience: order creation, order management, execution management, FIX messaging, post-trade.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate client needs into solutions.
• Knowledge across equities, fixed income, FX, OTC securities, and traditional buy-side assets.
• Understanding of order management, compliance, data, and portfolio management.
• Familiar with Agile Software Development Lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, organization, and team mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and implementing the firm's strategic vision regarding Trading capabilities and solutions.
• Providing business leadership and coordinating efforts across product and development teams.
• Contributing to the short- and long-term product roadmap for enhancements.
• Building relationships as a primary client contact for feedback and evaluating solutions.
• Assessing potential partnerships within the Alpha Ecosystem.
• Collaborating with technical and development counterparts to maximize team efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinating engagement among Client Management, Sales, Professional Services, Support, and internal stakeholders to boost client satisfaction and drive product adoption.
• Working closely with Marketing and Product Strategy to ensure the product vision is communicated clearly.
• Leading medium to large initiatives from inception through completion.

Skills

Product leadership

Trading technology

Order management

FIX messaging

Analytical skills

Asset classes knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Portfolio management

Agile SDLC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or Business

MBA or CFA/CPA/CIPM preferred

Charles River IMS experience

Tools

Charles River IMS

Job description

Job Overview

The Client Enablement/Solutions Architecture role with a Trading focus at Charles River Development is an active, hands‑on role centered on designing and developing product solutions. The professional will provide business leadership, coordinate major product initiatives across departments, and oversee design, integration patterns, and implementation of new and existing components in collaboration with product management. This role also serves as an internal advocate for the product area, supporting sales efforts, implementation plans, and overall business development. The job is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Shaping and implementing the firm's strategic vision regarding Trading capabilities and solutions, both through organic growth and partnerships.
• Providing business leadership, offering design and solution feedback, and coordinating efforts across product and development teams.
• Contributing to the short- and long-term product roadmap for enhancements.
• Building relationships as a primary client contact for gathering feedback and evaluating solutions.
• Assessing potential partnerships and assisting in managing partner relationships within the Alpha Ecosystem.
• Collaborating with technical and development counterparts to maximize team efficiency and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinating engagement among Client Management, Sales, Professional Services, Support, and internal stakeholders to boost client satisfaction and drive product adoption.
• Working closely with Marketing and Product Strategy to ensure the product vision is clearly communicated and understood.
• Leading medium to large initiatives from inception through completion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Over 5 years in product management leadership, focusing on product planning and execution.
• Extensive financial services experience, especially in Trading technology with exposure to order and execution management across all asset classes.
• Hands‑on Trading experience: order creation, order management, execution management, FIX messaging, post‑trade, etc.
• Strong analytical skills: adept at interpreting client needs and designing solutions.
• Familiar with asset class behavior across equities, fixed income, FX, OTC securities, private assets, and traditional buy‑side asset types.
• Understanding of order management, compliance, data, and portfolio management.
• Knowledgeable about Agile Software Development Lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, organization, team planning, and mobilization abilities.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics or Business Degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics or related).
• Advanced degree preferred – MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIPM).
• Prior experience with Charles River IMS or another market‑leading OEMS.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 – $188,750 Annual (primary location).

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes a retirement savings plan (401k) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional coverages; paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to the Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.