Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of our Consulting group, we are seeking to hire well-experienced and knowledgeable functional Implementation consultants with product expertise in BlackRock's Aladdin platform and/or Charles River's core investment management solutions. Key responsibilities of this role would include:

• Implementing Aladdin or Charles River IMS for various global asset management and asset servicing client sites.
• Playing the role of a reliable point of contact for all client inquiries, issues, and requests throughout a project or implementation.
• Performing requirements analysis, business process analysis, product configuration, data load/extracts, detailed project documentation, client communication, issue resolution, testing, and client training/education.
• Identifying product customization, enhancements, process changes and/or workarounds to meet client requirements.
• Building PoC demos for business development.
• Interacting effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally and managing client expectations.
• Create necessary project management deliverables and confirm projects remain in-line with overarching strategy.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should have 5 years+ experience in functional implementation with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Aladdin or Charles River products. Candidates with experience implementing other solutions such as FactSet products, Eagle Performance/Star and Statpro will be considered. Other skillset requirements include:

• Strong project management experience. PMP or Scrum Master certifications would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge and exposure to financial markets and financial products including performance analytics
• Good knowledge of databases, systems design and proficiency in using SQL for managing large volumes of data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly advanced Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• CFA and/or CIPM charter would be an added advantage

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be comfortable with required travel
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located. (USA or Canada)

Company Description

About Us: Invartis is a management consultancy focused exclusively on the investment management industry. The team advises asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds in the areas of business strategy, operations, technology and governance. Our mission as a niche investment management consulting firm is to provide practical, experience-driven support while helping our clients in creating competitive advantage and simplifying operational complexity. We believe our consultants are the key to this mission and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to our client’s success. If you’re looking for challenging work experience and the ability to learn in a collaborative culture, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at Invartis Consulting. We are a multinational management consultancy operating from Toronto, Los Angeles, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.