Overview
The Technical Consultant is a client‑facing technical expert responsible for designing, configuring, integrating, and supporting complex financial systems within the Securities Finance domain. The role combines strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of business processes, enabling the consultant to translate client requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Job DescriptionGeneral Duties & Responsibilities
* Works independently or as part of a global Professional Services team on client‑facing technical consulting engagements
* Acts as a primary technical point of contact for clients, collaborating closely with client IT, operations, and internal delivery teams
* Analyzes client technical environments, system architectures, and integration requirements
* Translates functional and business requirements into technical designs, configurations, and implementation approaches
* Designs, configures, and implements solutions across multiple platforms and applications within Securities Finance ecosystems
* Produces detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, interface specifications, data mappings, and configuration guides
* Supports system integration across upstream and downstream systems, ensuring data consistency, performance, and reliability
* Analyzes system impacts, dependencies, and technical risks across complex, multi‑system landscapes
* Provides expert input on technology selection, architecture decisions, and implementation strategies
* Defines and supports technical testing activities, including system, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing
* Investigates and resolves complex technical issues, data inconsistencies, and production defects
* Supports client environments during go‑live and post‑implementation stabilization phases
* Collaborates with development teams, product teams, and third‑party vendors to resolve technical challenges
* Consults directly with clients and may travel to client sites as required by project needs
* Acts as a technical workstream lead or sub‑project lead on complex client engagements
* Mentors junior technical consultants and reviews technical deliverables
* Supports pre‑sales technical activities, including solution design, estimations, and client presentations
* Performs other related duties as assigned
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience within the financial services industry, preferably in Securities Lending, Repo, or Collateral Management environments.
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Core Technical & Client‑Facing Skills
* Strong technical expertise in enterprise financial systems, preferably within the Securities Finance domain
* Proven experience in a client‑facing technical consulting role, delivering complex implementations and integrations
* Solid understanding of front‑to‑back SecFinance workflows and how they map to technical solutions
* Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical architecture, configuration, and integration designs
* Hands‑on experience with system configuration, customization, and deployment
* Strong experience with system integration, including APIs, messaging, batch interfaces, and data transformations
* Strong understanding of data models, relational databases, and data analysis techniques
* Experience supporting UAT, go‑live, and production support activities, including defect analysis and resolution
* Awareness of regulatory and operational considerations impacting Securities Finance platforms
* Advanced understanding of system architecture, application design, and integration patterns
* Experience working with databases, SQL, and data analysis tools
* Working knowledge of one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, or similar)
* Familiarity with batch processing, scheduling, and reporting frameworks
* Knowledge of software development life cycles, including waterfall and agile delivery models
* Understanding of quality assurance methodologies and testing frameworks
DevOps & Delivery Practices
* Experience working within DevOps-oriented delivery models, supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
* Experience supporting or integrating with automated build, deployment, and release pipelines
* Ability to work closely with development and DevOps teams to troubleshoot environment, configuration, and deployment issues
* Understanding of environment management across development, test, UAT, and production landscapes
* Awareness of infrastructure concepts such as cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, others), containerization, and configuration management as they relate to enterprise financial systems
* Experience contributing to automation of testing, deployments, and operational processes to improve delivery quality and stability
* Strong alignment with agile and DevOps principles, including iterative delivery, automation, and continuous improvement
Professional Skills
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
* Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
* Ability to influence client technical decisions and recommend best‑fit solutions
* Strong organizational and time‑management skills, managing multiple client deliverables concurrently
* Comfortable working in international, multi‑client, and multi‑vendor environments
* Proactive, resourceful, and able to work with minimal supervision on complex technical challenges
Job Level Description
Expert technical role requiring deep technical knowledge and independent judgment. The consultant designs and delivers large‑scale, complex technical solutions with significant business and operational impact. Works as a technical lead across multiple client engagements, mentoring junior consultants and contributing to architectural decisions. Operates with minimal supervision and full accountability for technical delivery. Typically requires a minimum of three years of senior‑level Technical Consultant experience or equivalent, including leadership roles on large, multi‑month client projects.
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