Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage :

15 - 25%

Fund Accounting Solution Architect

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we’d like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:.

We are looking for a highly skilled Techno-Functional SME specializing in Fund Accounting Products, specifically Investran and Invest One and Capital market domain. This role requires a unique blend of technical architecture knowledge and functional expertise in capital markets, with a focus on solutioning and client interaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API integrations, cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS), databases (Oracle, SQL Server etc), and a deep understanding of capital market domain, fund accounting processes and general ledger systems. The role involves client-facing responsibilities and may require travelling to different regions. The candidate may not be hands-on in technical areas but must understand and adopt the latest technologies in the market and provide solutions accordingly for implementations. The split between technical and functional expertise would be approximately 30% and 70% respectively.

About the team:

• We bring award-winning, multi-asset-class investment operations and data solutions which primarily serve the Buy Side Asset Managers with front-to-back best in class solutions.
• Our market leader solutions include –Investment Accounting Manager, Private Capital Suite, Virtus, Global Transfer Agency and Data Management solution.
• Premier Asset Managers leverage our comprehensive investment operations systems and cloud services to drive growth and efficiency in the dynamic market conditions.
• Solutions used by 80% of the world’s largest Asset Managers as well as 90% of largest Private Equity firms.
• About 950 Product Engineering & 2,000 BPO FIS employees across the globe working efficiently to ensure our solution can process $47T worth of assets accurately.

What you will be doing:

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and design tailored solutions using Investran, Invest One and other Backoffice systems
• Develop solution architectures that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Propose and implement technical solutions involving API integrations, cloud infrastructure (especially Azure), and database management to meet client needs.
• Understand the requirements in detail and collaborate with the Tech Lead on estimations.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of fund accounting solutions.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of solutions by conducting detailed technical assessments and identifying potential integration challenges.
• Should be conversant with the latest trends in technology (Azure, SaaS etc) and should be able to adopt them for solutioning.
• Experience with migrating applications from one platform to another would be good to have but not necessary.
• Good to have knowledge on Snowflake Integration.
• Guide the development teams on best practices related to architecture, code, and infrastructure.

Functional Knowledge:

• Leverage deep functional knowledge in capital markets, particularly in the fund accounting space, to drive solution effectiveness.
• Provide expertise in fund accounting processes, including general ledger systems, ensuring solutions align with industry standards and client expectations.
• Should be able to engage with clients to understand their BAU and propose solutions accordingly (Invest One or Investran or both) and/or workarounds.

Client Interaction:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding technical and functional aspects of the fund accounting products.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and training sessions to demonstrate product capabilities and solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business objectives and aligning solutions to meet these objectives.

Product Agnostic Approach:

• Employ a product-agnostic approach, leveraging expertise across multiple fund accounting products to provide the best possible solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to offer innovative solutions that improve client outcomes.
• Travel & Flexibility:
• Be prepared to travel to client sites across different regions as required to support project delivery and client engagement activities.
• Adapt to different time zones and work environments to meet client and project demands.

What you will need:

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a techno-functional role, preferably in capital markets or financial services.
• Proven experience with fund accounting products, specifically Investran and Invest One.
• Strong experience in API integrations, cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), and database management.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in architecture design and solutioning with a strong understanding of software development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially Azure, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of database technologies and integration patterns.

Functional Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of capital markets, fund accounting processes, and general ledger systems.
• Ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical requirements.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent client-facing skills with a proven ability to interact and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and critically.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Added bonus if you have:

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career.

• Extensive Health Benefits Program along with the Family Protection Plan
• Best-in-class career mobility options across the globe
• Award-winning learning offerings for career development
• Adaptable home - office work model
• Opportunity to work with global teams and clients

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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