Technology Business Consultant II

FIS

13d

About The Position

About FIS Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun. About the team You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team responsible for delivering and supporting Hedge Fund Portfolio Management (VPM) solutions to financial services clients. Our group combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes, ensuring seamless deployments and upgrades of complex enterprise software in regulated environments. Collaboration, technical rigor, and client partnership are at the core of our approach. What you will be doing As a Technical Business Consultant, you will be the bridge between client business needs and technical implementation for VPM solutions. You will: · Lead and coordinate VPM installation, upgrade, and deployment projects for clients, ensuring all technical and business requirements are met. · Validate and document pre-requisites, server configurations, and connectivity for new and existing environments. · Guide clients through pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment activities, including troubleshooting and knowledge transfer. · Liaise with client IT, business stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions. · Ensure compliance with security, licensing, and operational standards throughout the project lifecycle. Additional Duties and Responsibility · Assess and document client infrastructure, connectivity, and security requirements for VPM deployments (including VPN, portals, and server access). · Oversee server and application pre-requirements discovery (Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, network ports, certificates, etc.). · Manage deployment checklists, including software installation (MSI packages), configuration of software files, and license management. · Coordinate with DBA and IT teams for SQL Server setup, reporting services, and backup/restore operations. · Provide post-deployment support, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and documentation handover. · Ensure all service accounts, permissions, and security policies are correctly configured and documented. · Support the creation and management of VPM Share folders, service accounts, and client workspaces. · Maintain compliance with password, certificate, and security best practices.

Requirements

Strong technical background in enterprise software deployment, preferably in financial services or regulated industries.
Experience with Windows Server administration, SQL Server, IIS, and network security.
Ability to interpret and execute detailed technical checklists and deployment guides.
Excellent communication skills for client-facing roles, including documentation and training.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail and process compliance.
Familiarity with certificate management, Active Directory, and service account permissions.
Server & Application Setup: Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, .NET Framework, ODBC drivers, certificate management, network/firewall configuration.
Process & Documentation: Pre-requisite validation, deployment checklists, EP.XML configuration, backup/restore, license management, and post-deployment verification.
Collaboration: Working with client IT, DBA, and business teams; managing permissions, security policies, and troubleshooting.
Tools: SSMS, appwiz.cpl, lusrmgr.msc, secpol.msc, and various MSI installers for VPM components.
Best Practices: Security compliance, documentation, and adherence to process for regulated environments.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues with VPM components, Smart Client, Excel Add-In, and reporting packages.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with portfolio management/valuation platforms.
Familiarity with certificate management, Active Directory, and service account permissions.
Knowledge of .NET Framework, MS ODBC drivers, and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) setup.
Experience with automation tools, scripting, or process optimization in deployment scenarios.
Prior consulting experience in a client-facing technical role
Experience with enterprise security, network configuration, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate VPM installation, upgrade, and deployment projects for clients, ensuring all technical and business requirements are met.
Validate and document pre-requisites, server configurations, and connectivity for new and existing environments.
Guide clients through pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment activities, including troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
Liaise with client IT, business stakeholders, and internal teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with security, licensing, and operational standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Assess and document client infrastructure, connectivity, and security requirements for VPM deployments (including VPN, portals, and server access).
Oversee server and application pre-requirements discovery (Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, network ports, certificates, etc.).
Manage deployment checklists, including software installation (MSI packages), configuration of software files, and license management.
Coordinate with DBA and IT teams for SQL Server setup, reporting services, and backup/restore operations.
Provide post-deployment support, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and documentation handover.
Ensure all service accounts, permissions, and security policies are correctly configured and documented.
Support the creation and management of VPM Share folders, service accounts, and client workspaces.
Maintain compliance with password, certificate, and security best practices.

Benefits

A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities.
A modern, international work environment and a dedicated, motivated team.
A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities.
The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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