Business Problem


  • The client has purchased Charles River, a leading buy-side trade order management system, and Advent Geneva as their portfolio accounting system.
  • Their internal technology team consisted of two people: one with an infrastructure background and another focused on software.
  • The software resource left the company, leaving them vulnerable in supporting their application portfolio, particularly the trading system and Geneva portfolio accounting.
  • The client was seeking external support to maintain their environment while they searched for a replacement candidate.

Business Benefits


  • Successfully documented and supported the client’s operational processes, allowing the client to focus on their core business without worrying about technology.
  • Offered our Application Lifecycle Management Offering (ALMO) at a cost-effective price point, providing value to all stakeholders.

Solution Overview


ConvergeSol leveraged its specialized knowledge in trade order management and deep understanding of hedge fund workflows to support the client’s technology stack. By documenting current state processes—including end-of-day, start-of-day, intraday operations, and prime broker feeds—we streamlined operations and ensured continuity. Our team also assisted with the migration of FIX infrastructure to Charles River, creation of compliance rules for effective trading, and improved end-of-day feeds by consolidating them through a single portal.

The platform encompassed a variety of technologies across trading, compliance, accounting, clearing, and reporting. Trading and compliance were managed using Charles River (CRD), while accounting and reference data were handled with Advent Geneva, Portia, and Bloomberg. Clearing and settlement utilized Omgeo OASYS and TradeSuite, with operating systems including Linux Debian and Windows 2003r2. Security was ensured through PGP encryption, and reporting was automated with Excel Macros and SQL Queries.

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Key Features

Trade Order Management & Compliance

Creation of compliance rules in Charles River for accurate and compliant trading operations.

Process Documentation & Streamlining

Comprehensive documentation of end-of-day, start-of-day, and intraday processes, along with prime broker feeds to improve operational efficiency.

FIX Infrastructure Migration

Assisted with the migration of FIX infrastructure to Charles River, ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal disruption.

End-of-Day Feed Consolidation

Improved reporting by consolidating multiple feeds through a single portal for faster and more accurate data processing.

Accounting & Reference Data Management

Managed accounting workflows using Geneva and Portia, while sourcing reliable reference data from Bloomberg.

Clearing & Settlement Automation

Leveraged Omgeo OASYS and TradeSuite to automate clearing, settlement, and trade confirmation.

Security & Reporting

Ensured data security using PGP encryption and generated actionable reports through Excel Macros and SQL queries.

Technology Stack

Technologies that powered this solution to deliver smarter outcomes


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