Rimes Technologies

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Engineer to act as a strategic technical authority within Rimes’ Enterprise Data Management (EDM) platform. This role is designed for an individual who is recognised for deep domain expertise across multiple investment data domains (price mastering, security mastering, ESG, etc.) and trusted to shape decisions across product, engineering, and client delivery. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influencing platform direction, defining best practices, and advising on complex, high-impact transformation initiatives for global clients. Positioned at the intersection of product strategy, solution architecture, and execution, you will play a key role in ensuring Rimes’ EDM capabilities scale with both market demands and long-term platform vision. You will be a custodian of Rimes’ EDM standards, helping define how we design, build, and deliver solutions across the organisation. Responsibilities - Best Practice and Solution Design: - Design service and platform solutions aligned to market standards, client requirements, and Rimes best practices. - Lead complex assessments of client data landscapes, identifying structural issues and defining strategic remediation roadmaps, not just tactical fixes. - Act as a design authority for EDM solutions, setting patterns adopted across multiple programmes and regions. - Platform and Capability Development: - Provide technical leadership for the design and evolution of EDM-related platform capabilities. - Shape capability roadmaps in partnership with Product and Engineering, balancing client needs with architectural integrity and long-term scalability. - Serve as a point of escalation for complex design decisions and cross-team technical trade-offs. - Delivery and Execution: - Take end-to-end accountability for the technical success of key platform and solution initiatives. - Provide hands-on technical guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle, from design through implementation and rollout. - Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architectural integrity. - Transformation and Advisory: - Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior internal stakeholders and strategic clients on EDM architecture, operating models, and transformation strategy. - Influence decision-making in ambiguous or high-stakes situations through expert judgement and data-driven recommendations. - Elevate organisational capability through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and setting clear technical standards. Qualifications - Deep, demonstrable experience designing, delivering and using EDM solutions, including solution and data architecture. - Demonstrated exposure to multiple investment data domains (e.g. price mastering, security mastering, ESG, ETFs), with the ability to operate as a domain advisor and apply expertise flexibly across complex, evolving data landscapes. - Strong execution and delivery skills, with experience working across modern software development methodologies. - Comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous environments and influencing without direct authority. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - A mindset of continuous improvement and a commitment to staying current with industry best practices. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Requirements - Salary Range: $162,000 - $240,000 Benefits - Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive compensation. - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement. - Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with a collaborative global culture. - Opportunity to shape and build a world-class Sales Engineering function from a position of influence. - Regular exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key strategic decisions.

About Rimes Rimes provides enterprise data management solutions to the global investment community. Driven by our passion for solving the most complex data problems, we provide our clients with investment intelligence that powers more than US$75 trillion in assets under management annually. The world’s leading institutional investors, asset managers and service providers rely on Rimes to help them make better investment decisions using accurate information and industry-leading technology. The Role The Global Head of Sales Engineering is a senior leadership role that will define and lead the pre-sales technical function across Rimes' global sales organization. This individual will serve as a critical bridge between our commercial teams, product organization, and prospective clients — translating complex technical capabilities into compelling, differentiated value propositions. Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, this role is both a player-coach and strategic leader. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise software or financial data solutions, strong leadership acumen, and a passion for helping clients solve real business challenges. This leader will be instrumental in accelerating Rimes' revenue growth by elevating the quality, consistency, and impact of technical selling across the organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development - Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global Sales Engineering team, recruiting top talent and fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and client-centricity. - Define and implement a consistent pre-sales methodology, technical playbooks, and engagement frameworks that scale across regions. - Act as a player-coach, directly engaging in strategic and complex deals while developing the skills and capabilities of the broader SE team. - Set clear performance standards, provide regular coaching and feedback, and manage team performance with accountability and care. - Partner with Sales leadership to align SE resources effectively across the pipeline and ensure appropriate coverage and prioritization. Pre-Sales Execution & Client Engagement - Lead and participate in discovery conversations, solution presentations, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements with prospective clients. - Develop deep expertise in Rimes' platform, data capabilities, and integration ecosystem to credibly address technical and functional questions from sophisticated investment management clients. - Craft compelling, tailored solution narratives that connect Rimes' capabilities to client-specific challenges in areas such as benchmark data, ESG, performance measurement, regulatory reporting, and data governance. - Oversee the completion of RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires in collaboration with internal subject matter experts, ensuring quality and accuracy. - Build trusted advisor relationships with technical and business stakeholders at target accounts, including CIOs, CTOs, data officers, and operations leaders. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Serve as the primary feedback loop between the field and Rimes' Product and Engineering teams, translating prospect and client needs into actionable product insights. - Partner with Marketing to develop technical content, case studies, competitive positioning materials, and thought leadership that supports pipeline development. - Collaborate with Account Management and Customer Success to support smooth transitions from pre-sales to post-sales and ensure long-term client value realization. - Work closely with Sales Operations to instrument and report on SE team performance, pipeline contribution, and win/loss analysis. Strategy & Operational Excellence - Define the vision and strategy for the global Sales Engineering function, aligning with broader revenue and go-to-market priorities. - Establish and maintain a scalable technical demo environment, including sandbox environments, demo data sets, and reusable assets. - Drive continuous improvement across SE processes, tools, and enablement to improve efficiency and win rates. - Contribute to sales forecasting, territory planning, and deal review processes as a key member of the GTM leadership team. Required Qualifications - 15+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical pre-sales, or solutions consulting, with at least 7 years in a leadership or management capacity. - Proven track record of success in enterprise B2B software or data services, ideally within financial services, fintech, or data infrastructure. - Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical sales talent. - Deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, including complex, multi-stakeholder deals with 12+ month timelines. - Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to engage credibly with both technical audiences and senior business executives. - Experience working with investment management firms, asset managers, or other financial institutions is strongly preferred. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability. - Willingness to travel globally as required to support client engagements and team development. Preferred / Ideal Qualifications - Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: financial benchmark and index data, ESG data, performance measurement, regulatory reporting (EMIR, MiFID, SFDR), or reference data management. - Experience with data integration technologies, APIs, cloud data platforms, or data warehousing (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP). - Familiarity with investment management operations, including front, middle, and back office workflows. - Experience scaling a Sales Engineering function in a high-growth or transformation environment. - Exposure to CRM platforms (Salesforce) and pre-sales tools used to manage pipeline and technical engagements. - Advanced degree in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Multilingual capabilities are a plus given the global nature of the role. Salary Range: $225,000.00 - $285,000.00 What We Offer Rimes offers a compelling opportunity to join a company with strong market position, a loyal and sophisticated client base, and significant growth ambitions. This is a high-impact leadership role with broad visibility and influence across the organization. - Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive compensation. - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement. - Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with a collaborative global culture. - Opportunity to shape and build a world-class Sales Engineering function from a position of influence. - Regular exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key strategic decisions. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for considering a career with us. Rimes is committed to promote the values of diversity and inclusion throughout the business. 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