Solution Design Manager - Securities

Overview

Job Overview

About the Role

As a Solution Design Manager (SDM), you are the technical architect of the sales process. You bridge the gap between a client’s business goals and a successful technical launch. You will ensure that every solution we sell is scalable, supportable, and clearly documented before it reaches our implementation teams.

Responsibilities

1. Pre-Sales & Solution Architecture

• Requirements Gathering: Partner with Sales and clients to translate business goals into technical requirements.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME for Traiana services, guiding clients through messaging flows, formats, and connectivity.

• Integration Strategy: Determine if client needs fit our standard implementation or require bespoke specifications developed

2. Scoping & Documentation

• The Blueprint: Create the formal Scope of Work (SOW), detailing mapping requirements, special processing, and limitations.

• Risk Management: Identify assumptions and escalate requirements that do not align with service policies for internal review.

• The Hand-off: Ensure a seamless transition by providing Technical Project Managers with a signed, "build-ready" blueprint.

3. Strategic Collaboration

• Product Liaison: Feed "boots-on-the-ground" client insights back to the Product Strategy team to help prioritize new features.

• Knowledge Sharing: Train new joiners in Professional Services and provide application overviews for Sales and Client Services.

• Escalation Support: Act as a critical point of contact for production issues linked to complex requirements or scope clarity.

Requirements:

Core Industry Knowledge

• Post-Trade Expertise: A deep understanding of trade flows, market participants, and the Securities, Futures, or Options industries (2–3 years preferred).

• Traiana/SaaS Savvy: Experience in a SaaS environment with a strong grasp of Securities products and services.

• Education: A BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Technical & Operational Skills

• Documentation: Ability to translate complex client needs into detailed workflows, scopes, and technical specifications.

• Project Management: Proven ability to handle multiple scoping initiatives at once with a highly organized, process-oriented approach.

• Connectivity: Experience with various file formats and technical connectivity types (this is a big plus).

• Tech Savvy: a bonus if you are proficient in MS office suite, Confluence/Jira, and Salesforce

Professional Leadership

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills; the ability to clearly pitch ideas to both internal teams and external clients.

• Collaborative Mindset: A positive, "lead-by-example" attitude that inspires the Professional Services team.

• Critical Thinking: A creative problem-solver who is adaptable to changing scenarios and eager to keep learning.

Right to work requirements

• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 USD (Commensurate with location and experience)

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. OSTTRA has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some

• best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

About OSTTRA

Launched in 2021, OSTTRA unites four businesses that have been at the heart of post-trade evolution and innovation for over 20 years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.

With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows – from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimisation, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. Learn more at www.osttra.com.