Product Implementation Lead / Specialist - Financial Risk Products IFRS

Highlight of the engagement opportunity

• Nature of role:

  Full time

• Number of years of experience expected:

  8+ years

• Areas of past experience preferred:

  Product Manager, Risk management, Product implementation, credit risk product implementation, accounting product implementation, user acceptance testing, BRD and FSD documentation, Requirement gathering, regulatory knowledge, accounting standard knowledge, Stakeholder Management

• Educational qualification expected:

  Chartered Accountant / ACCA / Postgraduate / or masters

• Additional qualifications/ certifications required:

  Project management, programming language

• Preferable additional certifications:

  Financial Risk Management/ IFRS Diploma / CFA / CQF

• Preferred geography of previous work experience:

  India / Europe / APAC / US

• Language requirements:

  Ability to write and speak fluently in English

Key responsibility areas:

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Product Implementation Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of complex financial software solutions, with a focus on EWS, IFRS 9, IFRS 16, credit risk management, and financial modelling. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and optimal functionality of the software within the organization

• Implementation: Manage end to end implementation of Kepler automation software for the clients. Leading team managing BRD based on the product features, implementation roadmap and client requirements.
• Planning: Playing key role in project planning for system implementation which includes developing detailed plans, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies, stakeholder co-ordination.
• Product Management: Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Expected Credit Loss provisions in alignment with IFRS 9 standards
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product development, implementation, project management, and senior management teams.
• Pre-sales / Cross Sell: Explain and lead client conversation on the features of the product and explain how the business requirements are met.
• Relationship Management: Focus on total client relationship and servicing a broad range of client needs, manage provision of end-to-end delivery of solution to existing and new clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for IFRS 9, IFRS 16, credit risk, and financial modeling.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users on the use of the Application and provide comprehensive documentation for ongoing reference.
• Manage client issues during a project and ensure swift resolution. Be proactive and provide post go-live support to the client.
• Identify areas of process improvement and optimization within the implementation process.
• Work closely with the internal teams to ensure readiness for new product rollout.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders and generate regular status reports for management to highlight processes, challenges, and key milestones.

Other important information:

• Work permit requirements:

  Either Indian Citizen or having valid work permit to work in India

• Period of engagement:

  Full-time position

• Probation period:

  6 months

• Compensation:

  Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.

• Performance incentives:

  Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussion

• Leave:

  22 working days a year. Additional leaves for national holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.

• Other benefits:

  Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.

• Career growth for full-time roles:

  Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.

• Career opportunities for part-time roles:

  Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.

• Global mobility:

  Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.

Selection process:

We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:

• Interview:

  There are expected to be at least 2 rounds of interviews. The number of interview rounds may increase depending on the criticality and seniority of the role involved.

• Final discussion on career and compensation:

  Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications you have during this discussion.

Preparation required:

It is recommended that you prepare on the following aspects before the selection process:

• Understanding of products / exposures in the financial services industry (Banks / NBFC / Insurance)
• Requirements of new accounting standards and changes from the previous versions for standards such as IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16 or their equivalent local standards
• Financial statement analysis, balance sheet ratios

For any additional queries you may have, you can send a LinkedIn InMail to us, connect with us at https://www.acies.consulting/careers-apply.html or e-mail us at careers@acies.holdings.

How to reach us:

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