OMS Senior SME

IMP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the Trade Order Management Systems practice in Boston. You will grow OMS capabilities, manage multi-stream projects, and drive successful client outcomes.

Qualifications include deep OMS expertise, multiple lead implementations, and strong coaching and presentation skills. You will engage in thought leadership and expand client relationships to land additional engagements.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in one or more commercial-grade Trade Order Management Systems (OMS).
• Experience with at least 3 lead implementations for firms with substantial assets.
• Ability to map client requirements to OMS capabilities and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the OMS consulting practice and deliver services.
• Accurately assess client needs and project requirements.
• Manage complex projects with multiple streams.
• Drive projects to achieve desired outcomes and milestones.
• Identify blockers and coach clients and teams to resolution.
• Grow the practice in line with company goals.
• Demonstrate industry thought leadership and stay current with trends.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Presentations

Coaching

QA/testing

Job description

Knowledge

Has demonstrable, deep expertise in one or more commercial-grade Trade Order Management Systems. Should understand key functions for:

• Trading
• Compliance
• Middle Office

Knowledge

Has demonstrable, deep expertise in one or more commercial-grade Trade Order Management Systems. Should understand key functions for:

• Portfolio Construction
• Trading
• Compliance
• Middle Office

Should understand the construction of the database, how trades and block orders move through the system, basic table construction and interoperability.

Skills

• Project Management Capabilities: Create a workable project plan with milestones, dependencies and resources
  • Identify workstreams withing the project plan
  • Articulate deliverables
  • Assess needed resources; match resource to needs
  • Manage deliverables within a sprint
• Analytical Skills
  • Requirements Gathering/Workflow analysis
  • Requirements Delivery
  • Problem-solving skills
• Presentations Skills
  • Ability to deliver clear messages
  • Explain complex issues and articulate solutions
  • Help clients make good decisions
• Coaching Skills
  • Identify gaps in team performance and understanding
  • Create plans to close gaps and improve performance
  • Encourage and support team members
• QA/Testing
  • Ensure robust testing within projects
  • Create achievable test plans
  • Ensure testing is auditable and repeatable

Experience

• Minimum of 3 Complete Implementations in a lead role for firms with a minimum of $20B aum and at least one firm with AUM >$200b.
• Minimum of 7 years of directly-related experience and 10 years of industry experience.
• Candidate should have industry contacts that support his/her level of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow the OMS practice and deliver consulting services.

• Accurately assess what clients need
• Manage Complex Projects with Multiple Streams
• Drive projects to produce desired outcomes
• Identify problems/blockers and coach clients and teams through to resolution

Grow The Practice In Accordance With Company Goals

• Establish IMP as a trusted partner with clients by delivering consistently outstanding service.
• Expand contacts throughout the client organization;
• Land additional projects at current clients;

Demonstrate industry thought leadership

• Stay up to date on industry best-practices and trends.
• Build personal credentials and demonstrate expertise by completing speaking engagements each quarter, with at least one external (e.g. industry conference).
• Share knowledge with the team.
• Assist in sales by bringing OMS subject-matter expertise to client meetings.