What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant position at Financial Industry Technical Services Inc.?
FITS Consulting is hiring!
We are actively seeking an experienced Implementation Lead with deep expertise in corporate actions and a proven track record of onboarding web and cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate excels in client-facing roles, works independently with minimal supervision, and serves as a vital link between business and technology teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prior experience leading system implementations with a focus on corporate actions
- Serve as a primary liaison between clients, internal teams, and project stakeholders
- Perform in-depth data analysis and present insights to guide decision-making
- Run SQL queries to support business analysis and technical troubleshooting
- Support web/cloud-based application onboarding processes
- Document business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Utilize Agile methodologies and tools, including JIRA, to manage tasks and workflows
- Navigate BPS (Books & Records Processing Systems) landscape confidently
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads
Required Skills & Experience:
- Deep understanding of the corporate actions lifecycle and applicable corporate actions systems, i.e. Broadridge (Astrid), CAAPS, FIS. Fidelity, TCS BaNCS, Wolters Kluwer)
- Proven ability to work independently with external clients
- Strong Business Analysis (BA) and technical implementation skills
- Hands-on experience in data analysis and relational databases
- Strong knowledge of SQL – ability to write and optimize queries
- Experience in cloud-based/web application implementations
- Must be able to thrive in an Agile environment
- Previous experience in financial services
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Financial Industry Technical Services, Inc. DBA, FITS Consulting, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.