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Manager/Director of Mid-Markets

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector clients

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Senior

London, UK

Position requires onsite presence in London.

Category
Management Consulting
Consulting
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Proven leadership skills with teams of ten or more professionals
  • 8-10+ years of experience with comprehensive life cycles at ION or other software, consulting, or systems integration firm with delivery responsibility to client organizations
  • 10+ years of relevant Treasury industry experience
  • Advanced understanding of complete software solution with mastery in specific functional area
  • Excellent client-facing/influencing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a project team structure.
  • Ability to work onsite at client locations.
  • Proven mastery of ION Project Implementation Methodology
  • Experience in at least (1) ION Treasury Application
  • Understanding of Cash Management, Treasury Risk and Front Office concepts in Treasury
  • Preferred to have implementation experience in Cash forecasting, Liquidity planning and In-House Banking
  • Preferred to have implementation experience with Bank Statements, and payments.
  • Preferred to have implementation experience with Risk, FX All
  • Implementation experience with Hedge and Accounting a plus
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for functional consulting and solution quality governance and subject matter expertise on implementation projects in a specific functional area on one or more clients simultaneously.
  • Responsible for the staffing of resources on projects, managing consultant allocations and ensuring contractor delivery quality.
  • Accountable for supporting Account Managers, Delivery Services Directors, Partners and clients for project issues and escalations.
  • Serve as the internal escalation point / design authority for project issues for team members within a specific functional area.
  • Present the product solution to both client executive and user-level audiences within specific functional area.
  • Create, maintain, and educate on best practices for functional area of software.
  • Enhance, publish, and train staff regarding implementation best practices within specific functional area, coordinate with other functional areas.
  • Provide client implementation quality assurance reviews within specific functional area by ensuring alignment with ION best practices and validate that the designed solution will meet the client’s business requirements.
  • Provide support to Services team, by responding to questions from the email distribution groups in specific functional area.
  • Provide support in the design and development of Accelerators within specific functional area.
  • Provide sales/ presales support through estimation, document authoring for RFP/RFI responses, sales proposals, and hands-on demonstrations in specific functional area to meet the client’s desired business requirements.
  • Identify and pursue sales opportunities for additional consulting work at customer sites. Provide information to Manager, Engagement Director, or Account Manager as appropriate.
  • Support training, documentation, and quality assurance teams by providing best practices input in specific functional area as needed.
  • Support product management on new enhancements, as required, while working to help review and prioritize/ advocate enhancement issues on logged items in functional area.
  • Serve as mentor and role model for the consulting staff within a specific functional area.
  • Personnel supervisor for HR issues for team members
  • Coordinate the optimal utilization of resources at a task and personnel level with project manager.
  • Advise the management team of training requirements for consultants within a specific functional area.
  • Coordinate and conduct employee performance appraisals within specific functional area.

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

-1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

9%
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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.

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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