Who we are:

Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street, of which Charles River Private Market’s (CRPM) offers holistic solutions across clients public and private portfolios.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology-led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.

CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilising next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.

Industry momentum has seen CRD grow over 135% in headcount over the last 5 years, and we continue to grow. As a digital innovation leader, we invest into our solutions, processes, systems, and talent.

We are actively hiring a VP for our Private Market’s division as this is an exciting time to join our innovative engineering teams as we are investing in growing out our European presence and leadership to help drive our next phase of growth.

Summary:

As the lead VP managing the global engineering team and working closely with Product Development, you will be responsible for defining, driving and delivering on all aspects of the CRPM solution. Your team will consist of full stack engineers who will be responsible for the enhancement and maintenance of multiple Private Markets modules, working as part of an agile scrum team.

Responsibilities:

Manage a team, including recruiting, mentoring and career development of a geographically dispersed team of engineers
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems
Analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River’s business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation
Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve software technical issues
Provide troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
Engage in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

Education Requirements:

B.S. degree Computer Science or other technical course of study required. MS degree preferred.

Key skills and prior experience:

10+ years developing event driven architectures, financial services a plus
Previous managerial experience building, growing and leading diverse teams
Experience in cloud native development using Java, Spring, Angular or React
Experience in developing observable, operable cloud native software that horizontally scales
Experience with relational databases (RDBMS)
Demonstrated problem solving abilities involving multi-tiered, high-performance database applications
Demonstrated ability to design and develop software solutions to business and technical problems of high complexity
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
Employees are expected to work from the office 3 days a week.

Travel:

May be required on a limited 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.
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About State Street

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.

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