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!
The SAP Fioneer Banking Functional Consultant will play a leading role in the SAP functional team within the Banking Business Unit. They 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. They 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. They 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. The work performed is typically moderately complex.
Responsibilities and Deliverables:
- Your 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 stakeholders
- Participate in the development and implementation of the SAP Fioneer team strategy.
- 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 within the Banking domain 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.
Required Experience:
- Minimum Honours degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related technology 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, upgrade, and data Migration
- A working knowledge of domestic and international banking domains
- Business Writing Skills (business cases, proposals)
- Presentation and Facilitation Skills
- System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile)
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management
- Innovative thinker
Advantageous Experience and Skills:
- Banking industry experience and understanding
- 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
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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