Principal Implementation Manager, Equities / Investment Software

November 6, 2026

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<h1>Principal Implementation Manager - Equities / Investment Software Implementation - Charles River Development</h1>Location: Burlington Massachusetts, New York, New York, Toronto, Ontario, Irvine, California, Princeton, New Jersey, Clifton, New Jersey, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Boston, Massachusetts, Sacramento, CaliforniaTime Type: Full time<h3>Job Description</h3>Our office locations for this role are: Boston MA, Burlington MA, Stamford CT, Clifton NJ, Princeton, NJ, Berwyn PA, Irvine CA, Sacramento CA and Toronto Canada. Candidates must have strong Equities background for this role. What we are looking forPrincipal Consultants serve as subject-matter experts in the implementation and upgrade of the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS). Their contributions include defining client requirements, configuring and tuning the solution to the client’s business and technical needs, training clients, testing workflows and resolving issues before taking the client “live”.Principal Consultants are expected to demonstrate basic understanding of the entire CRIMS offering and advanced proficiency in at least one of the following areas: Compliance, Equity, Fixed Income, Investment Solutions, Technology, Wealth Management or Project Management.Principal Consultants should also have advanced consulting skills. This includes the ability to build effective working relationships, manage difficult situations and influence key decision-makers. Why this job is important to usThe 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 the 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. What you will be responsible for• Serve as subject-matter expert within CRIMS implementation and upgrade projects. Analyze and evaluate requirements while providing product expertise and guidance throughout the project. Ensure the solution meets the client’s business needs and that the client is prepared to assume ownership and operate the solution after go-live.• Provide assistance to other members of the Professional Services team and pro-actively develop and share best practices.• Analyze and evaluate client requirements in order to help Charles River respond to sales opportunities. Contribute to sales presentations and proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the potential of CRIMS to satisfy specific client needs.• Educate clients on the functionality provided by CRIMS. Advise on best practices regarding the implementation and operation of Charles River solutions and services.• Monitor and evaluate client requirements to identify potential enhancements to Charles River solutions and services. Document and communicate product improvements as part of client-specific implementation projects or in response to trends in the marketplace.• Contribute to software quality by clearly communicating defects to Technical Support and Product Management. Support the defect resolution process by providing clear descriptions of defects and validating the resulting fixes. Identify errors and mistakes in documentation and suggest corrections and improvements. What we valuePrincipal Consultants are expected to be have specialist expertise in one of the following consulting practice areas: Compliance, Equity, Fixed Income, Investment Solutions, Technology, Wealth Management or Project Management.• Experience supporting or implementing investment management solutions within a bank, hedge fund, asset manager or wealth management firm. Experience with order management and compliance solutions is especially valuable.• Advanced knowledge of fixed income or equity financial instruments. Experience with investment management or wealth management work flows. Solid understanding of derivatives and FX instruments.• Basic command of SQL and understanding of relational databases. Familiarity with FIX or similar protocols is a plus. Familiarity with Crystal Reports or similar reporting packages is a plus.• A strong record of client service. Principal Consultants must understand client needs and build effective relationships. Must have the ability to work within a team environment and be focused on providing high-quality service to our clients.• Team player who shares knowledge and experience openly. Takes initiative to keep other team members informed by contributing to “Best Practices” library. Mentor less-experienced colleagues while leveraging the expertise of more-experienced colleagues.• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey plans, issues and risks to clients and team members in a clear and concise manner.• Strong problem solving skills. Analytical thinker who can decompose complex issues into components and perform root cause analysis. Strong time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.Education & Preferred Qualifications• Four (4) year degree in a business or technical field such as Finance, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science. An advanced degree or industry certification such as the CFA is a strong plus.• 8+ years of experience Additional RequirementsThe 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 30-50% is typical but may exceed that at any given year. About State StreetWhat 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 were making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, weve 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. Youll have access to flexible Work Program to help 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, experience 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 <a> Salary Range: $120,000 - $202,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our 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.For a full overview, visit <a> /><h1>About State Street</h1> Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at <a>StateStreet.com/careers</a> Read our <a>CEO Statement</a>Job Application Disclosure: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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