Business Consultant – Private Banking
Matrix Programme and Project Management
About the Job
We are looking to identify a skilled and experienced Business Consultant or Business Analyst with good technical grounding to work for one of our clients who are a fast growing and dynamic European banking software and services company. They have a unique and exciting opportunity for an additional consultancy resource as a result of business growth to bring software implementation consultancy expertise in the area of UK accounting for banks. The role is a permanent role and will see you work with Tier 1, 2 and 3 Private Banks in the UK on some complex business and technology change programmes. Our client is looking to identify someone with a solid and impressive academic and professional track record with good grounding in technology i.e. software and business systems but with solid functional area expertise of accounting systems in the banking financial services space. The successful candidate will be able to put their hand to technical, functional and business tasks, work with technical resources onsite as well as offshore and have a good understanding of software design, configuration and development. As the specialist on accounting modules, you will be providing consulting services to external clients on new systems implementations, enhancements and new functionalities as well as upgrades or even some support consulting work. Your role will involve setting up the charts of account on the system, configuring the various rule engines driving the book engine, observing and analysing balance differences after a migration and general consultancy with the customer in the Accounting area. After general training on the system, you will get in-depth knowledge about the accounting framework by working with some of our client's senior specialists who will coach you on one of their reference projects. The client will have the following; Degree in Economics, business data processing or expert in accounting and controlling; Broad knowledge in bank accounting and at least 5 years of experience is essential; IFRS knowledge, in particular IAS39 and IFRS9; Excellent analytical skills; Self-motivated and pro-active; Strong communicator; Fluent in English, other languages are an advantage (in particular German or French); Must be willing to work and travel nationally and internationally.