Product Implementation Manager - OEMS (Buy Side)

About FlexTrade:

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever-changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

Job Summary

The Product Implementation Manager drives the deployment of our FlexONE buy-side OMS and also serves as relationship owner throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Additionally, the Product Implementation team serves as the direct liaison between our clients and engineering team, developing and prioritizing the product roadmap to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of our customers. Responsibilities will include writing functional specifications with supporting use cases, creating project implementation plans including resource allocation, defining milestones and project dependencies and managing risk. The Product Implementation Manager will be involved in all stages of an OMS deployment and will establish sync points with internal teams, external vendors, and clients. This role would be responsible for validating all key business workflows on the OMS and overseeing testing for user acceptance and business use cases.

A successful candidate must have prior experience as an Implementation or Relationship Manager/ Business Analyst for a buy-side OMS provider. The candidate should also possess a working knowledge of hedge funds/investment management firms, buy-side investment technology, strong data analysis and technical skills as well as a good understanding of the investment process and financial markets.

A Product Implementation Manager maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure and strives to provide the highest quality and effective client service.

Requirements

• 3+ years of buy-side investment technology implementation experience
• Experience implementing software in a large-scale environment
• Experience with software product development lifecycle is a plus
• Working knowledge of trading systems and network infrastructures
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Strong understanding of the financial markets, front and back office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client facing experience
• Ability to develop a strong working relationship across team and other departments

Preferred (not required):

• Series 7 or Financial certification Equivalent
• PMP or CAPM certification
• SQL

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**