As a Systems Analyst at Charles River, you will join the SaaS Operations team as a Vice President to manage and support production systems for multiple clients on the Charles River IMS platform. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and testing software changes, providing interface/integration support, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring system availability through performance troubleshooting. You will work closely with colleagues to facilitate client transitions to production operations smoothly. The role requires extensive experience in managing mission-critical applications, proficiency in SQL and MS SQL Server, and familiarity with automation scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Additionally, knowledge of database software, server operating systems, and networks is preferred, as well as a background in portfolio management and trading system applications. This position demands strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and flexibility with work hours for off-hours support.
Skills
Python
Perl
PowerShell
SQL
MS SQL Server
Charles River IMS
FIX
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
System Monitoring Software
Job Scheduling Software
High Availability Systems
Networks
Servers
Database Software
What you'll do
Manage and support production Charles River IMS systems for multiple clients.
Configure and test software changes and operational processes in production environments.
Resolve escalated problems and ensure system availability and performance.
Assist with the migration of changes and problem resolutions to production.
Work closely with colleagues to transition new clients smoothly into operations.
What we're looking for
At least 10 years of experience managing and supporting mission-critical production software applications.
Proficient in SQL, MS SQL Server, and automation scripting languages like Python/Perl/PowerShell.
Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with database software, IT technical systems, and securities trading software preferred.
Ability to break down complex processes into simple, reliable components for efficient operations.
Familiarity with servers, networks, job scheduling, system monitoring, and disaster recovery/Business Continuity.
Market check
Salary context
This
$120,000–$202,500
range sits above
46%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,760–$203,025
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,500–$195,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About State Street
State Street Corporation is one of the world''s largest custodian banks and asset managers, providing investment servicing, investment management, and investment research to institutional investors. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Custody
State Street currently has
133 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$180,000
across 131 roles with salary data.
Python
Perl
PowerShell
SQL
MS SQL Server
Charles River IMS
FIX
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
System Monitoring Software
Job Scheduling Software
High Availability Systems
Networks
Servers
Database Software