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Chris L.

Senior Manager Head of Consulting and Advisory Services

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Linedata is a place where a person with strong motivation, excellent self management and a willingness to 'get dirty' will be rewarded. You can never give your whole life to work and at Linedata, I strive to maintain a healthy balance of work and life for my team and for myself. With project work, there will be times where we have to push hard and deliver extra efforts, but having strong communication and having fun must be part of it. Life happens outside of work and we cannot neglect it.
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Senior Manager Head of Consulting and Advisory Services

Linedata

Started 03/1991 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

Working at Linedata has been challenging which is something I enjoy. I'm not from the financial services industry and as a provider of services, I have expanded my knowledge to all areas of the trading and portfolio management workflows and gained understanding of the variety of assets that our clients manage. Working on projects offer me a clear beginning and end so that with each new projects, there are different groups of people I work with and different challenges. The essence of teamwork is very important at Linedata and being in a large company, but still feeling small enough to be known is something that is beneficial to being a Linedata employee. The office is a very collaborative environment.

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I believe in developing new talent and making sure that we have diversity in the make-up of Linedata's environment. As part of senior leadership, we have a responsibility of creating the environment that our employees work in and I work closely with HR to make this true at Linedata. In addition, working hard is only part of the equation as we also need to have good relationships within the organization. I never take credit for the work of others and as a manager, it is my responsibility to make sure that the work of my team is recognized.
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Potentially more in our industry than any other, you should have a love of learning and a desire to keep growing in new ways. Whether picking up new technology, or becoming an expert in different business areas addressed by the software, a growth mindset is absolutely essential.

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Stepping into this dynamic field requires building and developing key skills, such as having a solution-oriented mindset when facing complex challenges, being analytical, thinking critically, and never hesitating to ask questions when something isn’t clear. Be client-centric and listen carefully to their challenges and needs. While you don’t need to be a software developer, having a solid understanding of the technical side of IT systems and how they integrate with business operations is important Develop strong communication skills, as you’ll serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. Being able to clearly communicate complex ideas to non-technical people or translate business concepts into actionable plans for software developers is a valuable skill. Be Adaptable and Open to Learning new systems,processes, and methods. Continuous learning will keep you ahead in this ever-changing field. Stay Organized and Manage Time Well , as the complexity of projects and frequent travel, time management is needed. Staying organized, by trackin the tasks and deliverables, and especially not being afraid to ask for help when it's needed.

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Be creative and innovative is the Key. World will never change, if you just try to follow the existing process, Always think, that you can add something to make it better, faster and more efficient. And Linedata is a great example where your ideas are always respected.
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How do you keep motivated in your career?
in Career progression·Monday, April 18, 2022
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