OMS Senior SME

Has demonstrable, deep expertise in one or more commercial‑grade Trade Order Management Systems. Should understand key functions for:

• Trading
• Compliance
• Middle Office
• Portfolio Construction

Should understand the construction of the database, how trades and block orders move through the system, basic table construction and interoperability.

• Project Management Capabilities:
  Create a workable project plan with milestones, dependencies and resources
  • Identify work streams within the project plan
  • Articulate deliverables
  • Assess needed resources; match resource to needs
  • Manage deliverables within a sprint
• Analytical Skills
  • Requirements Gathering/Workflow analysis
  • Requirements Delivery
  • Problem‑solving skills
• Presentations Skills
  • Ability to deliver clear messages
  • Explain complex issues and articulate solutions
  • Help clients make good decisions
• Coaching Skills
  • Identify gaps in team performance and understanding
  • Create plans to close gaps and improve performance
  • Encourage and support team members
• QA/Testing
  • Ensure robust testing within projects
  • Create achievable test plans
  • Ensure testing is auditable and repeatable

• Minimum of 3 complete implementations in a lead role for firms with a minimum of $20B AUM and at least one firm with AUM >$200B.
• Minimum of 7 years of directly‑related experience and 10 years of industry experience.
• Candidate should have industry contacts that support his/her level of industry experience.

• Manage and grow the OMS practice and deliver consulting services.
• Accurately assess what clients need.
• Manage complex projects with multiple streams.
• Drive projects to produce desired outcomes.
• Identify problems/blockers and coach clients and teams through to resolution.

• Establish IMP as a trusted partner with clients by delivering consistently outstanding service.
• Expand contacts throughout the client organization.
• Land additional projects at current clients.

• Stay up to date on industry best practices and trends.
• Build personal credentials and demonstrate expertise by completing speaking engagements each quarter, with at least one external (e.g. industry conference).
• Share knowledge with the team.
• Assist in sales by bringing OMS subject‑matter expertise to client meetings.