Full-Time

Services Director

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector clients

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$140k - $180kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Position requires onsite presence in New York.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • BS in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent degree.
  • Requires prior hands-on experience with structured project and/or professional services methodologies
  • 10+ years of project / program management experience with comprehensive life cycles at ION or other software, consulting, or systems integration firm with delivery responsibility to client organizations
  • Confident and professional mannerism
  • Posses and enquiring mind with an analytical and proactive approach to problem solving, even when under pressure
  • Able to manage own time and a changing workload
  • Excellent client-facing/executive presence/influencing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionals
  • Able to view situations from a customer perspective and act accordingly
Responsibilities
  • Business Development: Drives services revenue growth for new customers
  • Business Development: Manages business development efforts within certain existing customers
  • Business Development: Works collaboratively with other ION leaders to define, sell and deliver solutions to meet customer’s needs relative to ION’s service offerings
  • Engagement Delivery Leadership: Manages delivery for significant projects with selected ION customers in conjunction with the assigned Project Manager
  • Engagement Delivery Leadership: Manages customer relationship ensuring overall project successful delivery responsibility, project profitability and follow-on engagement sales

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 stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
  • The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
  • Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

What critics are saying

  • Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
  • Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
  • The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
  • ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

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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