Who we are looking for

　　Charles River Development is rapidly growing its Software-as-a-Service platform. We are looking for a hands-on, well rounded solution and support engineer for our growing Infrastructure Support team. This team is responsible for the design, administration, and daily operation of critical systems used to support our clients' Production, Disaster Recovery, and Test environments. The team also helps to develop new support services and architects our core infrastructure. We offer an opportunity for talented and driven individuals to get on board with an organization that values personal initiative and growth.

　　Why this role is important to us

　　The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that 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 first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was 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.

　　Job Description

　　Respond to requests for technical assistance via phone, email or in person (remotely or on-site).Diagnose software issues and recommend the appropriate solution.Analyze problems, answer questions and provide training related to the software.Identify and test workarounds for bugs or deficiencies in the software.Research issues dealing with third party software.Follow a standard set of procedures and methods when responding to customer requests or inquiries.Conduct research on questions and issues using available information resources and other product specialists.Contribute to the continuous enhancement and improvement of support processes and methods.Successfully handle "sensitive" issue related situations that affect the perception of how CRD resolves customer problems.Manage special projects as required. Keep a detailed log of all customer interactions and prepare resolution reports for issues reported by the customer.Complete any other related task as assigned.

　　Education and Experience Requirements

　　12+ years overall work experience in the world of Financial Technology Four (4) year degree in a technical field such as Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance or another relevant fieldMBA or CFA or FRM is preferable Thorough understanding of Trade Life Cycle and System Development Life CycleExperience in the Charles River application or any Order Management and Execution Management Systems is preferredPrior trading support, Middle and Back Office Operations, Fund Accounting or Trading experience is highly preferred.Advanced working knowledge of Fixed Income, Derivative and Equity financial instrumentsPrior experience of interacting with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Brokers is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with senior stakeholders.Strong analytical skills including process analysis. Very strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis is a must.Demonstrate excellent process and project management skills.Ability to organize, prioritize, balance key tasks and manage time effectively.Comfortable facilitating project working groups and possesses strong data gathering skills.Must be customer driven, have the ability to work within a team environment, and be focused on providing a high quality of service to the customer.Good understanding of SQL

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Involves work of a general office nature usually performed in a stationary position (E.G. sitting or standing) such as answering the phone, operation of a computer, and/or operation of a photocopier.Involves movement between departments to facilitate workflow.

　　Internal and External Contacts:

　　Interfaces regularly in both verbal and written form with all levels of professionals.Interfaces regularly with external customers and other parties.

　　Reporting Structure:

　　Reports to Team Lead or Manager in SaaS Operations, who provides supervision, guidance and evaluates work performance on a periodic basis.

　　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, investment 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And 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, experiences and perspective 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 the 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, 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 StateStreet.com/careers