Technology Business Consultant Specialist

FIS Global•New York, NY

About The Position

As Technology Business Consultant you will be the main point of contact for customers in Front Arena implementation projects with focus on Convertible Trading, working in modern environments with state-of-the-art application in the financial sector. In addition to cooperating with development on new products and services, this also includes the design, implementation of technological integrations and the expansion of infrastructure. You will lead a team of Junior consultants. We are a dynamic and international team of Front Arena consultants. As part of the global Consulting Services organization, we help our clients, who are among the largest companies in the world, to break new ground in streamlining and automating their trading and risk business. Every day brings new and demanding challenges that we can only overcome together in the team and in intensive cooperation with all stakeholders. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. This position is ideally suited for an individual who thrives in a challenging environment and is eager to contribute to our team's success.

Requirements

A robust background in implementing or supporting sell-side OMS - either equity, options or bonds - experience in multiple markets is a big bonus! (Valdi, Fidessa, FlexTrade, TraFIX, TOMS, ION).
Experience in implementing or supporting position management systems and concepts, encompassing valuation, risk, and P&L (Imagine, in-house).
Strong Python development skills, enabling proficient code writing, troubleshooting, testing and change control management.
Technical expertise with an organized and structured approach akin to a developer.
Proficiency in customizations, bringing a blend of functional knowledge, general project management, and organizational skills to the role.
Knowledge of standard software development methodologies, such as waterfall model or agile approaches.
Good verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at different hierarchical levels, able to train new/ junior talent and users.
Good analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills
Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Information science, computer science, business administration, economics, finance, or a combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FIS Cross Assets Risk and Trading Platform (Front Arena) and services and the financial services industry.
Business/market knowledge across equities, bonds, options - either buy-side or sell-side.
Valuation knowledge, equities, equity derivatives, bonds/fixed income, credit derivatives.
Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language, such as C#, C++ and/or Java.

Responsibilities

Lead technical and functional aspects of consulting projects
Mentor and provide guidance to junior business analysts and technology consultants.
Advise on performance optimization, infrastructure design, and system improvements.
Oversee installation, configuration, and setup of enterprise applications.
Develop scripts and customize application implementations to meet client needs.
Create and execute test plans and test cases to validate enhancements and ensure application integrity.
Influence clients, business partners, and vendors on priorities, hardware/software selection, and vendor decisions.
Collaborate directly with clients on-site, both in the US and Europe.
Provide pre-sales technical support when required.