Technology Business Consultant II

FIS. Empowering the Financial World; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to tackle complex challenges in financial services and technology. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical guidance, work on consulting projects, and influence key decisions in a collaborative environment. With a focus on electronic trading and application development, you will leverage your expertise in Python and analytical skills to drive impactful solutions. Join a team that values flexibility, respect, and personal development while addressing some of the most pressing issues in the industry. If you're ready to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional education opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Broad spectrum of opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic trading products and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on business implications of applications.
• Work on technology business consulting projects to meet client needs.

Skills

Python

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Information Systems

Tools

Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Quality Management Tools

Job description

Position Type : Full time

Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired : Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage : 25 - 50%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

What you will be doing:

With expertise in specific business process, provide technical guidance to client concerning business implications of applications of various systems. Formulate systems scope and objectives considering client business plan and industry requirements.

You will also:

1. Work individually or within a team on technology business consulting projects to meet specific client requirements.
2. Serve as liaison between end-users and consultants during consulting projects.
3. Expertly research and document client needs, technology or regulations related to system design, enhancement and acquiring hardware or software that will impact multiple platforms and/or applications.
4. Define product scope, objectives and requirements. Define specifications and data models for product development and testing.
5. Create detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
6. Analyze marketplace, industry, company, technology trends and best practices, vendor products and services, etc. Also analyze system impacts to other systems and procedures.
7. Devise and/or modify processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiencies and to solve most complex technical problems related to computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
8. Assess available technologies and recommends solutions to consulting team.
9. Write test plans and test cases to ensure enhancements made to applications meet client needs and application integrity is maintained.
10. Conduct a variety of tests such as system, integration, readiness and acceptance tests.
11. Influence clients, business partners and service providers regarding priorities, hardware/software selection and/or vendor selection.

What you bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
2. In-depth knowledge of electronic trading products and services and the financial services industry.
3. Advanced working knowledge of Python.
4. Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language.
5. Proficiency in quality management methods, tools and technologies.
6. Advanced knowledge of multiple end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development and conversion methodologies.
7. Advanced knowledge of the tools, techniques and principles used in application development in objective-oriented development or other relevant technology.
8. Experience of, or solid and demonstrable understanding of electronic trading.
9. Knowledge of application architecture.
10. Proficiency in business modeling and requirements definition disciplines through Unified Modeling Language (UML), use cases, etc.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.
12. Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources.
13. Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, team, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills.
14. Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take.

What we offer you:

1. A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities.
2. A competitive salary and benefits.
3. The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology.
4. A broad range of professional education and personal development opportunities.
5. A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect.