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Senior Business Consultant

Reval

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector clients

Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Canada + 1 more

Category
Financial Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Software Testing
Management
Requirements
  • Treasury experience with hands on TMS knowledge preferably with, but not limited to, Reval.
  • **Front Office/Risk:** Experience with Derivatives which include Foreign Exchanges, Interest Rate Swaps, Cross Currency Swaps. Familiar with other deal types which include external debt deals, Intercompany Loans, Credit Facilities, Letters of Credits, and Guarantees.
  • **Risk:** Familiar with hedging programs which include Cash Flow and Fair Value Hedges. Candidate should have a general understanding of what happens with Cash Flow and Fair Value hedges with MTM and Realized Gains/Losses.
  • **Risk / Hedge Accounting:** Candidate should have a general understanding of risk accounting which includes Derivative Accounting. This will include Derivative Asset, Derivative Liability, OCI, MTM, Interest payable and receivable, etc.
  • **Payments:** Experience in MT101 and XML payments. Candidate should have a general understanding of Domestic and International payments in formats MT101 and XML formats.
  • **Cash Management:** Understanding of Cash Management items that include Cash Positioning and Reconciliation. Candidate should understand how overall cash impacts a company and the importance of reconciling bank statements. Candidate's that are familiar with the different bank statement files, BAI2, MT940, and CAMT is a plus.
  • **Cash Accounting:** Experience in cash accounting and understanding how entries are generated from transactions within bank statements.
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Ability to work as part of a project team structure.
  • Ability to work onsite at client locations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide industry and functional advice and troubleshooting in the discovery workshop, design, implementation, testing, and production support of the Product solution for the client’s business needs.
  • Present the Product solution to client users.
  • Support the deliverables of the Technical Consultants by providing business and functional guidance, review, testing, and validation of scripted solutions (reports, plugins, and interfaces) as directed by Product Manager.
  • Consult with client users to determine business requirements and work processes to be addressed by one or more areas of the Product solution.
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge in one or more areas of Treasury Management System (TMS) configuration and the Treasury business.
  • Provide guidance to Business Consultants in one or more functional areas of the Product solution.
  • Assist with professional services best practices as directed by Line Manager.
  • Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the Product implementation, reporting to the Project Manager.
  • Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project Manager and Lead Business Consultant.
  • Keep Line Manager and Project Manager(s) informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities.
  • Adhere to implementation best practices in one or more functional areas of the ION solution in all functional design, specifications, custom coding, unit testing, and other deliverables.
  • Follow ION documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables.
  • Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned.

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION focuses on continuous improvement and agility, often acquiring entrepreneurial firms to adapt quickly to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for its clients through innovative automation solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's partnerships, such as with Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange, enhance their market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The integration of fixed income solutions with XTP Execution demonstrates ION's commitment to expanding connectivity and improving client access to various markets.
  • Recognition in prestigious lists like the FinCrimeTech50 and awards for innovation highlight ION's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive financial technology sector requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from frequent acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group's focus on automation technology specifically tailored for the financial sector sets it apart from more generalized software providers.
  • Their strategy of acquiring entrepreneurial firms allows ION to remain agile and responsive to market changes, unlike larger, less flexible competitors.
  • ION's comprehensive suite of APIs and software platforms ensures seamless trading and processing, providing a competitive edge in efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount