Job Openings at Bravura Solutions

Job description

Main activities

• The Business Consultant will be a key member of the project team and will work with the client on the optimal use of Sonata throughout the implementation;
• Work closely with new and existing clients to define the scope of new platform requirements and ensure that the clients’ understanding of Bravura’s platform technology Sonata is maximised and the potential use of the systems is aligned to requirements.
• Provide platform expertise to new and existing clients, and internal development teams, project managers and client implementation consultants
• Design, document and present high quality business and technology solutions for implementation with clients
• Ensure continuity during client projects and implementations to make sure agreed client proposition and requirements are continually taken forward and implemented on Bravura’s wealth management systems
• Being accountable for defined implementation tasks often involving immediate action or short term planning.
• Mentoring of Business analysts or other junior business consultants
• Maintain or produce source materials in line with the product development.
• Provides client support on the early release versions of Sonata – demonstration of new and existing functionality, verification testing and training clients on the use of Sonata, and triage and defect analysis
• Responsible for and oversees day to day tracking and follow-up on client related Sonata issues and questions
• Supports development of testing scripts and participates in supporting and triaging client UAT testing
• Liaising with major clients during preliminary implementation and testing of developed solutions or products
• Recognise potential sales opportunities within our clients and participate in pre-sales sessions.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of sales proposals
• Liaise with major clients during pre sales and contract negotiations for the development and installation of technology solutions and/or products

To Be Successful In This Role Candidates Will Require

Key Skills

• Strong analytical skills including complex problem analysis and resolution
• Demonstrated Experience In Documenting Requirements And Solution Designs
• Effective influencing, coordination, motivational, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of business requirements and technical limitations as determined by the application architecture.
• Ability to apply analytical skill and conceptual thinking to operations and system planning across a range of technologies.
• Strong understanding and application of change management competencies.
• Ability to manage the competing demands of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Effective time management skills, ability to organise and plan to meet the project demands.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools particularly Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experience

• Specialist knowledge of the platform and wealth management industry in South Africa – Linked Investments, Retirement and Living annuities, Life Linked products, Wraps
• Worked in Financial Services Industry, preferably the Wealth sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Business Consultant working in the financial services/pensions industry.
• Understanding and management of complex release schedules and source management.
• Experience of end to end life cycle of an implementation project.

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Job description

Main activities

• Establishing and managing effective project operations to deliver quality outcomes. These will be multi workstream projects likely to involve development, data migration, infrastructure and implementation as examples
• Leading distributed team(s) of project employees operating on complex IT projects, delivering application enhancements, implementations and resolving defects.
• Controlling the definition of project requirements and high level solutions. Responsible for managing these into the development team and for user acceptance on delivery.
• Maintenance of project plans and timely management of actual effort and remaining work.
• Maintenance of JIRA to ensure accurate and up to date status of project activities.
• Timely progress reporting (verbal and written) to both clients and internal management.
• Defining, sourcing and managing necessary project resources. Controlling project schedules to ensure that necessary modules and programs are completed according to the project plan.
• Preparing project budgets, attaining necessary approvals in a timely manner and monitoring and tracking project financials and the realisation of defined project benefits.
• Effectively controlling and managing the issues, risks, dependencies and changes in scope associated with large, complex IT projects.
• Establishing, managing and reporting on project budget(s), analysing budget variances and recommending appropriate action. Exceeding stakeholder expectations through the application of stakeholder management disciplines.
• Developing and managing vendor contracts/agreements associated with projects under management

To Be Successful In This Role Candidates Will Required

• Strong understanding and application of Project Management competencies including scope, time, costs, quality, HR, communications, risk, procurement, and integration. Effective leadership, relationship, coordination, motivational, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of business requirements and technical limitations as determined by the application architecture.
• 6- 8 years professional services experience required
• Ability to apply analytical skill and conceptual thinking to operations and system planning across a range of technologies.
• Strong understanding and application of change management competencies.
• Financial literacy to forecast and manage project budgets.
• Ability to manage the competing demands of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools particularly Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in a large consulting firm focused on system implementation
• Progressive experience in Information Technology
• Solid experience of successful project delivery
• Degree level qualifications in Computer Science, Numerate Science, Business or an associated discipline
• Formal project management qualifications desirable