Modernizing Trading Technology for a Global Broker-Dealer

Challenge

A brokerage division relied on a costly, underperforming 3rd-party tech stack. They needed a future-ready alternative that matched their functional and strategic needs.

What We Did

  • Analyzed end-to-end trading infrastructure across high-touch and low-touch operations

  • Created a capabilities matrix to define technology needs

  • Evaluated eight potential vendors using a scoring system across performance parameters

  • Proposed a target-state architecture combining best-of-breed solutions

  • Negotiated two vendor deals aligned with cost, functionality, and scalability

Outcomes

  • Side-by-side tech environment analysis and capabilities matrix

  • Detailed vendor comparison report with qualitative and quantitative scoring

  • Implementation-ready documentation and future-state vision

  • RFP responses and a strategic deal framework