Financial Services & FinTech
Outsourced Engineering Team for $1Bn+ Hedge Fund
Development of a secure portfolio management dashboard and internal tech tool
80%
Increase in Productivity25%
Faster Response Time3 Months
Saved on GTMThe Challenge
Our client, a prominent hedge fund managing over $1 billion in assets, faced significant challenges in efficiently managing their portfolio and client relationships. They needed a robust, secure solution to streamline their operations and provide better insights into their investments and client needs.
Key objectives were to:
- Develop a comprehensive portfolio management dashboard
- Create an internal tool for managing clients and their requests
- Implement advanced financial charting capabilities
- Ensure the highest level of security and data protection
- Build a scalable solution that could grow with the company
- Complete the project within a tight 6-month timeframe
To address these challenges, the client chose to outsource the development to our team, leveraging our expertise in financial technology and secure software development.
The Solution
We partnered with the client to design and implement a comprehensive solution that would meet their complex needs while adhering to the strictest security standards. Our approach involved three key phases:
1. Building the Team:
A specialized team was assembled to meet the client's specific requirements:
- Project Manager: Experienced in managing high-stakes financial projects.
- Senior Full-Stack Developers (3): Proficient in React, Django, and financial system integration.
- UI/UX Designer: Specialized in creating intuitive interfaces for complex financial data.
- Security Specialist: Expert in financial data protection and compliance.
- QA Engineer: Focused on thorough testing of financial calculations and data integrity.
2. Development Process::
We implemented an agile methodology with a focus on security and accuracy:
- Requirements Gathering: Conducted extensive sessions with stakeholders to fully understand their needs and workflows.
- Architecture Design: Developed a scalable, secure architecture leveraging AWS services for robust performance and protection.
- Iterative Developmentac: Used 2-week sprints with regular client demos to ensure alignment and quick feedback incorporation.
- Continuous Security Audits: Implemented ongoing security checks and penetration testing throughout the development process.
3. Technical Implementation::
The solution was built using a modern, scalable tech stack:
- Frontend: React for a responsive and interactive user interface.
- Backend: Django for robust API development and data processing.
- Database: PostgreSQL for reliable, scalable data storage.
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS for secure, scalable hosting and services.
- Financial Charting: Implemented advanced charting libraries compatible with React.
- Security Measures:
- Implemented end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Multi-factor authentication for user access
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Compliance with financial industry regulations (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR)
The Result
The implementation of the portfolio management dashboard and internal tech tool had a significant impact on the client's operations:
- 30% Increase in Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and automated reporting reduced manual work.
- 50% Faster Client Request Resolution: The internal tool allowed for quicker response to client needs.
- 100% Compliance with Security Standards: Successfully passed all security audits and maintained the highest level of data protection.
- 20% Improvement in Investment Decision-Making: Enhanced financial charting and data visualization led to better-informed strategies.
- Scalable Infrastructure: The system easily accommodated a 40% growth in assets under management over two years.
- Client Satisfaction:: Received positive feedback from both internal users and clients on the improved service and insights provided.
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