Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Budget and Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Investment
Deadline:

15/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

JOB SUMMARY

The IFC Treasury Support Operations unit in Washington DC (CNTTR) is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to supplement team leads (TTLs) in various activities for the treasury system replacement project (TANGO).

The position requires extensive knowledge of IFC treasury products, IFC treasury operations, and IFC financial systems, with experience in project management and problem-solving complex issues in treasury system implementations or upgrades.

The Consultant will be required to work with various team functions and become a fully functional team member within a short timeframe. The position requires the ability to establish productive relationships with staff at all levels within the team and across various units of IFC.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a technical consultant/lead in financial services, with a focus on treasury systems like Summit or Murex.

• Strong project management skills, with experience in supporting large-scale system transitions.

• Strong understanding of IFC treasury products, processes, and financial instruments.

• In-depth knowledge of treasury system (Summit/Murex) configuration, customization, and integration.

• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and conducting training sessions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and can work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Self-starting, highly disciplined, and team-oriented individual with proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative solutions.

• Competent in office technology tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

• Prior knowledge of the institution’s existing systems, processes, and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leads in managing project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure a smooth transition from the existing treasury platform (Summit) to Murex.

• Provide expert technical guidance and solutions for complex issues encountered during the transition, leveraging in-depth knowledge of treasury operations and systems (Summit/Murex).

• Support the integration of Murex with existing systems and platforms (Summit/SDR/Quantum/SAP), ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across the treasury ecosystem.

• Facilitate discussions to address critical integration points and system architecture considerations.

• Analyze and recommend solutions to complex issues that arise during the transition to a new environment, including data transformation, data migration, and system integration.

• Work closely with business analysts, IT teams, and end-users to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business requirements.

• Identify and recommend performance optimization strategies for Murex to enhance system efficiency and reliability post-transition.

• Provide expertise in custom development and configuration within Murex to tailor the platform to the team’s specific needs.

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including performance, stress, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure system stability and compliance.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and troubleshooting guides.

• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60