Business Consultant L1 - WallStreet Suite at ION Group

New York, New York, United States

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$110,000 – $130,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Treasury ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Treasury experience preferred
  • Motivated, flexible, fast learner
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Ability to work as part of a project team structure
  • Ability to work onsite at client locations
  • Energy industry experience is a plus
  • Strong client-facing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good written, and oral communication skills
  • 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience in the applicable industry
  • No experience required in ION products, but 1 year or less preferred with ION or other ETRM system

Responsibilities

  • Provide business analysis and troubleshooting in all phases of the project to ensure the ION solution meets the client’s business needs
  • Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the implementation (initiate, design, build, test, deploy, and production support)
  • Adhere to implementation best practices for the ION solution in all functional designs, specifications, unit testing, implementation, and other deliverables
  • Follow ION documentation standards, and participate in the quality review process, for all deliverables
  • Keep Project Lead and Project Manager(s) informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities
  • Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned, and inform PM and PSD when you are not able to bill full time
  • Gain industry and functional expertise through client projects and training
  • Present the Product solution to client users supervised by Principal Business Consultants or higher levels
  • Gather and document business requirements, configuration designs, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project Manager and Lead Business Consultant on the project
  • Support the deliverables of the Technical Consultants by providing business and functional guidance, review, testing, and validation of scripted solutions (reports, plugins, and interfaces) as directed by Project Manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Business AnalysisTreasuryProject ImplementationRequirements GatheringConfiguration DesignUnit TestingFinancial SystemsWallStreet Suite

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Business Consultant L1 position?

The estimated salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 and is negotiable.

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite at client locations.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or related IT field, 0-2 years of relevant work experience, strong client-facing skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a team. Treasury experience is preferred, with no ION product experience required but 1 year or less preferred.

What is the company culture like at ION Group?

ION Group is a diverse group of visionary innovators focused on trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting, with tremendous growth since 1999 by uniting top financial technology companies.

What makes a strong candidate for this Business Consultant role?

Strong candidates are motivated, flexible fast learners with a relevant Bachelor’s degree, client-facing and interpersonal skills, and treasury or energy experience preferred, even with 0-2 years of experience.

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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