Banking Senior Consultant

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description:Do you want to become part of a new, fast-growing organization aimed at conquering the huge software and services market for the financial services industry (FSI)?As a spin-off from SAP (a market leader in enterprise application software), SAP Fioneer builds on a heritage of outstanding technology and a deep understanding of corporate and consumer demands. This gives us a head start to bring financial services to the next level with innovative software solutions and platforms. We are helping companies in the financial services industry to achieve speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency through digital business innovation, cloud technology, and solutions that cover banking and insurance processes end-to-end.SAP Fioneer is a global company with subsidiaries in South Africa, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, UAE, Canada, US, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Australia, India, Singapore. Our rapid growth, great team and lean organization make SAP Fioneer a great place to accelerate your career!YOUR ROLEThe SAP Fioneer Banking Functional Consultant will play a leading role in the SAP functional team within the Banking Business Unit. Many of our customers are installing or upgrading to the latest version of our software platform. There is a large demand for people who can help us work with our clients in converting their software to the latest version of the platform and at the same time identify and realise value adding business opportunities together with our clients.You will be responsible for both sales and delivery of SAP Fioneer banking related projects. This includes sales and pre-sales activities of opportunity identification, pre-sales presentation and proposal writing and submission. You will be responsible for the quality of client interaction including thought leadership and guidance on industry best practice, while also playing a key role in the delivery and implementation of the required functional solution. You will follow project standards within established timeframes and at defined quality levels, and ensure projects are completed according to schedule and client specifications. This position is client-facing and requires travel to the client site as the project warrants.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLESYour deliverables as a SAP Fioneer Banking Functional Consultant will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing SAP Fioneer Banking functional expertise to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in the development and implementation of the SAP Fioneer team strategy
Work with clients and our team on upgrading and converting our software platforms to the latest release of our software (TRBK on S/4 Hana)
Training and mentorship of junior resources
Maintain, enhance, and broaden knowledge and skills of SAP Fioneer Banking applications, industry best practices and developments
Interact with clients to provide them insights and possibilities to help shape and craft their transformation journeys, with specific focus on the SAP Fioneer functional capabilities
Interact with clients, consultatively, to determine project requirements and needs analysis
Present the Banking capabilities and specific solution required to the client, with specific focus on the functional capabilities of the SAP Fioneer Banking software
Assist in the preparation of proposals for clients in accordance with pre-defined standards and procedures
Establish and/or assist client with controls based on client's business practices and processes; recommend best practices; review setup with clients and gain client acceptance
Use subject matter knowledge to advise the client on the most suitable options, including when to make use of standard capabilities or when customisation is required
Assess and report risks during project and participate in the development and implementation of mitigation plans
Communicate project scope, status, and risks to all stakeholders
Record accurate and timely accounting of time spent on project related activities
Follow established project, departmental, company procedures and quality standards
Follow established project management standards
Provide activities related to the management of assigned implementation projects to bring the project to a timely close and transition the client appropriately
Complete post-implementation tasks in a timely manner
Update internal documentation as applicable

Requirements:

Bachelor or master's degree in IT, computer science, technology, engineering or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the banking domain, including specific experience in the SAP Fioneer Banking software suite
Proven industry relevant track record of in-depth knowledge of SAP Fioneer functional capabilities, implementations, associated standards, practices and regulations
Client facing service experience required. Engagement across stakeholders and ability to run information gathering and sharing sessions
Experience with various project management disciplines preferred
Experience with Core Banking Transformation programs at various levels

SKILLS

SAP Fioneer Banking functional project experience, including but not limited to implementation, platform upgrades, legacy migrations and data migration
A working knowledge of domestic and international banking domains
Solid Business Writing Skills (business cases, proposals)
Solid Presentation and Facilitation Skills
System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile)
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Innovative thinker

Advantageous Experience and Skills:

Banking practical experience and understanding of domain processes and KPIs
Experience with Banking domain software platforms and vendors
Exposure to core transformation journeys at a variety of levels (management, design, implementation)
Exposure to cloud-based technologies and solutions within the banking domain and associated transformation/migration programs

Benefits:

Collaborative culture with smart people in a fast-growing company
Opportunity to shape the fast-changing financial services landscape
Flexibility to work and gain experience in different areas of the company as you grow your career
Fast-paced start-up culture with an experienced team, strong brand and an enviable customer portfolio
Competitive compensation package according to your level of expertise and skills

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