--- title: 'Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant at Galatea Associates' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/entry-level-financial-software-consultant-galatea-associates-somerville-14m3ajwghbk2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-24' --- # Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant at Galatea Associates - **Company:** Galatea Associates - **Location:** Somerville, MA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/galatea-associates/6f2672b3-5b7e-4950-9866-c6ab1b871b33 ## Job description Galatea Associates is seeking an Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant to join our growing team! This role offers the opportunity to build your technical and consulting skills while working on real-world projects for clients across the financial services industry. You will learn from experienced Galateans, work directly with clients and teammates to solve business and technical problems. At Galatea, we value collaboration, ownership, and open communication. We encourage teammates to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from each other. ## What You’ll Do General Responsibilities - Understand the Business - Learn how our clients’ systems and processes work and how they support business goals. - Analyze & Solve Problems - Investigate issues, analyze information, and develop practical solutions to technical and business problems. - Work with Clients & Teammates - Collaborate with client stakeholders and teammates to refine requirements, gather information, and communicate progress. - Apply Technical Skills - Use your technical knowledge to build, test, analyze, and improve solutions across different technologies and environments. - Own Your Work - Take responsibility for your work from initial analysis and design through testing and delivery. - Build Financial Knowledge - Develop an understanding of finance, capital markets, and the businesses our clients support. - Grow as a Consultant - Learn from experienced Galateans, seek feedback, and develop the skills needed to work effectively with clients and teammates. A look into your First Project Project assignments may change based on client needs. Below is an example of a project you may be involved in. Galatea has been engaged by a client to streamline conversion processes on a modern technology platform by developing automation capabilities that improve validation, increase efficiency, and reduce end-to-end processing times. ## About You - Curiosity & Initiative - Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative when faced with new problems. - Communication & Collaboration - Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work effectively with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders. - Adaptability - Comfort learning new technologies, navigating unfamiliar environments, and adjusting to changing priorities and business needs. - Technical Foundation - Must have already earned at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or a related field. - Financial Curiosity - Interest in learning about finance, capital markets, and the businesses our clients support. ## Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement plan with a competitive company contribution - Generous paid time off and parental leave - Disability and life insurance - Lifestyle benefits stipend - Cell phone reimbursement ## Compensation - Recent Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree) — $95K base plus a $5K bonus after one year of employment - Recent Graduate (Master’s Degree) — $100K base plus a $5K bonus after one year of employment Galatea is seeking candidates who have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree and are available to start in the near term. Candidates must be willing to work fully in the office based on their client assignment. Travel to client offices may also be required. For recruiting purposes, this position is described as an Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant. While this description reflects the responsibilities and level of the position, Galatea does not use formal job titles or levels internally. Employees are designated as "Associates" regardless of their role or level of responsibility. ## About Galatea Associates ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Galatea Associates designs, builds, and delivers mission-critical custom software solutions for global capital markets firms. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, No public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 1997 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (Managing Member is Anirban (Raj) Basu per MBE certification announcement) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Capital Markets / Investment Banking Software - **Target customers**: B2B – Global investment banks, financial institutions, and capital markets firms (Wall Street sell-side and buy-side) - **Mission/purpose**: To partner with global financial leaders to design, build and deliver critical customized solutions that require deep industry knowledge and technical innovation, while fostering a culture of collaboration and employee ownership. ## Products & Services Galatea Associates does not sell packaged products; it delivers custom software engineering services and full lifecycle solutions tailored to each client. Key offerings include: - **Custom Software Development for Capital Markets**: Mission-critical applications for trading, position keeping, profit/loss tracking, payments (ACH, Venmo-like platforms), and real-time data processing. - **Full Lifecycle Engagement**: From architectural design to back-end/front-end development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support – delivered by small, cross-functional teams embedded with clients. - **Consulting & Advisory**: Deep industry knowledge combined with technical expertise to solve complex problems for financial institutions, often working directly with senior executives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: $23.2 million (latest estimate, 2025) - **Key Metric – Headcount**: 96 employees (+8.8% YoY growth, 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors listed (privately owned); clients include top Wall Street investment banks and financial firms. Recently certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC). - **Growth Signals**: Year-over-year headcount growth of 8.8%; active presence across the United States (Somerville HQ, Durham, St. Petersburg, Tampa), the United Kingdom (London/Richmond), and the United Arab Emirates; 7 active job postings at time of search. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: Combines specialized knowledge of capital markets and financial systems with strong engineering capabilities – a rare blend that allows Galatea to tackle complex, high-stakes projects. - **Outcome-oriented, collaborative approach**: Teams work closely with clients throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering daily impact and building trust rather than just shipping code. - **Agnostic to technology stack**: Associates are cross-functional and don’t specialize in a single technology, enabling them to adapt to whatever the client needs. - **Minority-owned certification**: MBE status provides unique access to diversity-focused procurement programs at large financial institutions. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand client base and geographic presence**: Already operating in the US, UK, and UAE, with offices in multiple US cities (Somerville, Durham, St. Petersburg, Tampa). - **Deepen existing client partnerships**: Continue to differentiate through high-touch, full-lifecycle delivery and fostering long-term client relationships. - **Invest in employee growth and retention**: Strong emphasis on mentorship, self-management, and career ownership to keep talent engaged and reduce turnover. ## Why Work Here - **Culture of ownership and collaboration**: Galatea promotes a flat structure where “getting things done” matters more than job titles. Associates self-manage and are empowered to take on leadership roles early. - **Exposure to diverse projects**: Engineers work on multiple unique projects across different financial domains, constantly learning new technologies and business concepts. - **Startup feel with stability**: 20+ years in business, yet maintains a casual, scrappy culture – no dress code, no cubicles, free snacks, and commuter benefits. - **Learning and growth**: Formal mentorship, training, and the Associate role (a generalist engineering track) allow employees to broaden their skills across software development, client interaction, and financial knowledge. - **Perks**: Competitive salary + bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life insurance), matched 401k (US offices), subsidized gym memberships, casual office environment, and a collaborative, social atmosphere with learning lunches and team events. - **Remote/Hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated, but job postings list “On-site” for Durham, London, St. Petersburg, and Somerville. Likely an office-first culture, though some flexibility may exist. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/galatea-associates) – Company overview, employee count, growth, revenue estimate, and headquarters. 2. [galatea-associates.com](https://www.galatea-associates.com/full-time-opportunities) – Full-time opportunities page describing the Associate role, culture, and perks. 3. [galatea-associates.com](https://www.galatea-associates.com/recruiting) – Recruiting page with testimonials and details on client projects and company values. 4. [galatea-associates.com](https://www.galatea-associates.com/about/culture) – Culture page highlighting collaboration, growth, and learning. 5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/galatea-associates) – Active job postings and location details. ## Other roles at Galatea Associates - [Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant](https://feeny.ai/job/entry-level-financial-software-consultant-galatea-associates-st-petersburg-60dzwzhs97h7) — St Petersburg, FL