We are seeking a highly skilled Charles River Development (CRD) Subject Matter Expert to support the initial implementation as well as continuous improvement of the CRD Investment Management System for a growing alternative asset management firm. The ideal candidate brings deep CRD expertise across front and middle office operations and has experience supporting complex workflows for multi-asset and alternative strategies including public, private credit, structured products.
Key Responsibilities include acting as the in-house CRD expert, advising investment, operations, compliance, and portfolio management teams on system capabilities and enhancements tailored to alternative asset classes. The role involves supporting the implementation, customization, and upgrade of CRD modules (OMS, Compliance, Portfolio Management). Additionally, the candidate will configure CRD to support bespoke trading strategies, credit waterfalls, non-standard instruments, and custom compliance rules.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Computer Science, Economics, or related field • 8 - 10+ years of experience with Charles River in financial services or asset management setting. • Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, structured products, hedge funds, and derivatives. • Experience configuring CRD OMS, PMS, compliance engine for private, public and real estate asset classes. • Proficiency with SQL, XML, and experience integrating CRD with in-house systems, fund administrators, and data providers. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in lean or high-growth teams.