At Linedata, innovation is the mandate. Our newly formed technical platform team sits at the heart of this effort, responsible for the connective tissue that powers Linedata’s core asset management solutions.
Our mission? To modernize how our software is integrated, deployed, and experienced. Fintech Platform Modernization means streamlining workflows, delivering upgrades faster, embedding intelligence natively, and making the fintech ecosystem easier for both clients and partners to navigate. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about what our software does—it’s about how easily and intelligently it fits into our clients’ daily operations.
Les changements ne manquent pas en back-office. Les fax et les montagnes de papier appartiennent peut-être au passé, mais les entreprises restent confrontées à une complexité accrue sur les coûts. Michael Galvin, Responsable produits pour les plateformes de comptabilité de fonds de Linedata, explique comment Linedata aide ses clients à résoudre leurs problèmes de back-office.
Q: Les coûts sont sans cesse réduits et il est de plus en plus nécessaire de gérer les risques opérationnels à mesure que les structures de fonds et les types d'actifs se complexifient. Comment Linedata aide-t-il les entreprises à gérer cette situation ?
Le back-office a toujours été perçu comme un centre de coûts et a été mis à mal ces dernières années, les équipes devant effectuer des tâches plus complexes, plus rapidement et de manière plus rentable. Cette complexité est due à différents facteurs : des types d'actifs et des structures de fonds de plus en plus complexes (y compris des ETF, dont les processus sont lourds), une réglementation plus stricte et des frontières floues entre les structures de fonds traditionnelles et alternatives. Les pressions sur les coûts se sont répercutées sur l'humain. Les organisations ne peuvent plus se contenter de confier le problème à des comptables. Les solutions à ces problèmes doivent au minimum être neutres en termes de coûts, voire dans de nombreux cas, avoir un coût négatif.
La technologie permet de relever ces défis, et c'est là que Linedata intervient. Nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec nos clients pour comprendre les pressions auxquelles ils font face et leurs attentes en matière d'exécution rapide et précise des tâches. Notre application avancée de gestion des processus, Linedata Optima, fonctionne de manière transparente avec nos plateformes de comptabilité de base pour rationaliser et automatiser les activités d'administration de fonds. Cela permet à nos clients de contrôler leurs coûts, de limiter leurs risques et de gérer leur entreprise plus efficacement.
So, what is GraphQL—and why does it matter?
Unlike other modern API designs such as REST, which require multiple calls to gather related data, GraphQL allows clients to request exactly the data they need—in a single call. This improves performance, reduces complexity, and provides a far better developer experience.
For Linedata clients and third-party partners, this means:
- Simplified integrations
- Faster implementations
- Greater control over data access
- More efficient upgrades through backwards compatibility
With GraphQL, we’re offering a single, consistent view of data—one that adapts to business needs and enables deeper interoperability across the financial services ecosystem. The result is fintech platform modernization that not only performs better but also creates shared value across partnerships.
Continuous Deployment: Delivering Value Faster
We’ve also rethought how we deliver new capabilities. Through continuous deployment, we ensure that our software evolves rapidly—without the disruption of traditional upgrade cycles.
Currently, our web-based modules are deployed quarterly and seamlessly, allowing clients to realize new value immediately. For product managers and users alike, this approach means shorter feedback loops, quicker access to innovation, and more focus on the enhancements that matter most.
This isn't just a technical win—it's a strategic one. It keeps our clients ahead of the curve and keeps us focused on the highest value developments. While our progress has been a great leap forward, we are not finished! Looking to the future, we’re focused on making deployment even faster, smoother, and simpler for everyone involved.
À propos de l'auteur, Michael Galvin
Michael Galvin est Responsable des produits pour les plateformes de comptabilité de fonds de Linedata. Fort de 25 ans d'expérience dans le secteur, il a dirigé le développement d'applications de base, de technologies surround et de solutions de gestion des processus pour les sociétés d'administration de fonds et de gestion d'actifs. Michael a débuté sa carrière en tant que comptable de fonds chez JPMorgan Chase.
AI at the Core: Turning Intelligence into Everyday Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here. At Linedata, we’re moving beyond AI as a proof of concept to AI as a built-in capability. Our goal is to make intelligent automation a natural part of how clients work.
We’re already delivering meaningful results with features like:
- Automated creation and assignment of compliance rules from investment mandates
- Prediction of high-risk trade failures before settlement
- Natural language processing to extract structured data from unstructured documents
These aren’t experiments—they’re real, impactful tools that are reshaping operational workflows. And we’re just getting started.
Linedata acquired nRoad, a leader in leveraging AI to transform unstructured financial data to create new value for your organization
Conclusion: A Platform Built for What’s Next
Linedata’s technical platform team is building the infrastructure for the future of financial technology—modular, intelligent, open, and always evolving. Through improved integration (powered by GraphQL), continuous deployment, unified UX, and embedded AI, we’re helping clients stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
It’s an exciting time to be at Linedata—and even more exciting for our clients. Watching these improvements go from idea to real-world results has been incredibly rewarding for me. We're not just delivering software—we’re delivering smarter, faster, and more connected solutions.
About the author, David Boot
David Boot is Head of Technical Platform, Asset Management. He is dedicated to driving innovation in fintech through smarter integration, streamlined deployment, and intuitive user experiences. David also plays a key role in embedding AI into Linedata solutions.