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Principal Business Consultant - Openlink The goal of the Principal Consultant is to complete successful implementation projects while ensuring customer satisfaction, contributing to best practices of the group, and mentoring other team members. Key Responsibilities: Successfully implements projects while ensuring customer satisfaction. Contributing to best practices of the group and mentoring other team members. Supports the Project Manager on engagements, including SOW creation, project planning, etc. Serves as Lead Business Consultant on implementation projects in one or more functional areas. Maintains full chargeability on multiple client accounts. Authors Best Practice Documents in the functional area. Identifies and pursues sales opportunities for additional consulting work. Provides information to Managers, Professional Services Director, or Account Manager as appropriate. Provides industry and functional expertise during discovery workshops, design, configuration, testing, and support. Acts as the principal point of contact for clients for consultation and expert advice. Communicates closely with the Project Manager regarding client questions and issues. Leads requirements gathering and design phases of projects. Mentors and role models for Business Consultants in relevant functional areas. Works with Managers to enhance, publish, and train staff on implementation best practices. Presents solutions to both executive and user-level audiences. Supports the Project Manager in obtaining client sign-off on deliverables and milestones. Participates actively in all phases of product implementation. Provides sales support through estimation, documentation for RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and demonstrations. Supports technical consultants by providing business guidance, review, testing, and validation of solutions. Collaborates with Product Management to stay updated on industry developments. Assists in defining service best practices. Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: Experience with Openlink Endur in implementation roles. 5-10 years' experience in ETRM industry, systems implementation, or similar projects, preferably in consulting. Subject matter expertise in Middle Office/Risk, with at least 5 years specifically in Endur Middle Office implementation. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or related IT field, or equivalent experience. Ability to work effectively as part of a project team. Willingness to work onsite at client locations. 8-10 years of experience in designing, configuring, troubleshooting client installations. Deep industry/system knowledge. Expertise in multiple areas of product configuration and industry-specific product sets. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. About us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting to global clients, including many Fortune 500 companies and central banks. Founded in 1999, we have grown significantly, bringing together top financial technology firms. Our solutions are trusted by over 2,000 leading corporations and 800 financial institutions worldwide. With offices in more than 40 cities and a global workforce of 13,000, we offer an unparalleled career environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, maintaining a supportive environment that values varied backgrounds and perspectives. We adhere to equal employment opportunity policies, prohibiting discrimination or harassment.

Product Manager with product management responsibilities for the Clarus Data product globally. Key Responsibilities: Clarus has collected OTC derivatives data that has been generated because of regulatory reform of derivatives markets. We normalize, filter and enhance this data and make it widely available for the market to use. The data is delivered via a GUI, an API or via SFTP. As Product manager for Clarus Data products you will be responsible for: Planning, documenting executing on the strategic roadmap for the product and the integration of the product into the wider ION solutions Identifying new revenue streams and possible new derivatives data related products Customer relationship Management Support new account sales with demonstrations of Clarus Data products Project management and delivery of new enhancements Interface with Dev team for documenting and testing enhancements and bug fixes Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: 5-10 years of experience of OTC Capital Markets experience as a participant or a regulator with a keen interest in OTC Derivatives Data Extensive knowledge of Cleared and Bilateral OTC Derivatives markets, both in terms of regulation, market infrastructure and vendors with ability to establish credible senior relationships with prospective customers Strong communication, inter-personal and presentation skills to conduct meetings with senior management at prospective customers and extensive track record of product demonstration experience to a wide range of customer user profiles and journalists Project management ability to communicate and prioritize tasks and deliverables with customers and internal teams Preferred Skills: Strong Excel and or Python skills to build workbooks and prototypes that access Clarus Data APIs About ION: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic product management team at ION.Product Manager/Business Analyst with product management responsibilities for the XTP Analytics/Clarus Charm (Charm) product globally. Key Responsibilities: Charm is IONS real-time high-performance risk and margin platform designed to solve the challenges of the new cleared and bilateral OTC derivatives market structure, in the context of regulatory reform since the Great Financial Crisis. As Product manager for Charm product, you will be responsible for: Planning, documenting executing on the strategic roadmap for the product and the integration of the product into the wider ION solutions Customer relationship Management Support new account sales with demonstrations of the Clarus product Project management and delivery of implementations Interface with Dev team for documenting and testing enhancements and bug fixes Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: 7 to 12 years of experience of OTC Product Management within Capital Markets with ability to established credible senior relationships at prospective customers Extensive domain knowledge of Cleared and Bilateral OTC Derivatives markets, both in terms of regulation, market infrastructure and vendors Strong communication, inter-personal and presentation skills to conduct meetings with senior management at prospective customers and extensive track record of product demonstration experience to a wide range of customer and user profiles Project management ability to communicate and prioritize tasks and deliverables with customers and internal teams Preferred Skills: Strong Excel skills to build workbooks and prototypes that access XTP Analytics Clarus APIs Good python knowledge for product demonstrations and customer evaluations Good technical understanding of databases, cloud, servers, object-orientation and architectures for reliability and performance About ION: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

ION is seeking a creative and motivated Senior UX Designer to join our dynamic team in London. As a Senior UX Designer, you will translate user insights into engaging and intuitive user experiences. We are looking for a strong UX designer who is qualified, with 4-6 years experience, who is eager to learn and enjoys the challenge of creating UX for complex B2B products. You will collaborate with Lead designers, product managers, and developers to create functional and visually appealing features that meet both our customers' and business needs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct user research and gather insights to inform design decisions. Create wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs. Deliver design projects from concept to completion. You will be expected to lead some projects or initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless user experience. Participate in usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback. Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices and processes. Stay updated with the latest design trends and tools. Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: 4-6 years experience in UX design. A portfolio of work you can share and present. Good knowledge of Figma. Solid knowledge of creating prototypes and conducting usability testing. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. An eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: Experience in designing complex applications. Experience in Banking and finance. Experience with other design and research software e.g: Miro, Adobe XD Dovetail UX research experience and techniques. About ION: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

About us: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading, and risk. Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting-edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. Learn more at . Role Overview: ION Markets Information Security Team is looking to hire a Senior Platform Security Engineer that support the division's security strategy through definition and implementation of security controls across our platforms, infrastructure, and operational workflows. As the Senior Platform Security Engineer, you will play a key role in safeguarding our systems,clients and Intellectual Property. You'll sit at the intersection of security operations, governance risk, and product security, helping to design, operate, and improve a robust security posture for our services. You will be serving as both a hands-on technical leader and operational responder, working closely with Product, infrastructure and Security Operations teams. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated and motivated individual. Excellent communication skills are a must, and the role holder will be expected to cultivate working relationships with other teams and colleagues of varying technical ability. The role would suit a technically strong candidate looking to drive forward career progression within a dedicated security team. Ideally the candidate will have come from related security and architecture roles, focusing on security operations and product development. Your duties and responsibilities Support design and execution of the information security risk management framework Work with Legal, Risk and IT to ensure compliance with NIS2, DORA and/or ISO27K where relevant. Maintain and improve policies, standards and control documentation aligned to regulatory and client obligations. Assist with internal and external audits, client due diligence and exception management. Support product and engineering teams in adopting DevSecOps and secure design principles. Act as point of escalation during major incidents or zero-day threats for the in-scope entity. Lead and continuously improve our detection and response capabilities for the specific entity. Serve as a senior incident responder, addressing emerging threats across the environment. Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and cross-functional teams to contain, investigate, and remediate security incidents. Conduct root cause analysis and participate in forensic investigations as needed. Enhance system visibility by expanding logging coverage and implementing additional monitoring capabilities. Maintain, update, and regularly test incident response runbooks, containment strategies, and escalation protocols. Lead the end-to-end vulnerability management process for ION Markets systems, from identification to remediation. Provide support for security architecture reviews of developed systems to ensure alignment with best practices. This role may require some overnight, weekend and on-call activities. Your skills, experience, and qualifications Fluency in Italian and English, as the role requires regular interaction with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies and clients in the Italian Market Degree/diploma/certifications in a technology-related field and/or relevant working experience; highly desired certifications include: Security+, OSCP, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON 7+ years' experience in Information Security with proven experience in operations & compliance roles. Must have fundamental programming/scripting capabilities (e.g. python, PowerShell, bash, etc.) Familiarity with NIS2 / DORA and external regulations. Strong understanding of ISO27K A team player with the ability to work independently and unsupervised Ability to own delegated tasks and see them through to completion Ability to manage time and prioritize work to maximize productivity Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Exceptional attention to detail and quality Excellent problem-solving techniques and trouble analysis skills Endpoint security concepts, controls, and best practices for Servers (e.g. Windows and Linux) General IT networking concepts, protocols, standards and network security concepts, controls, and best practices Cryptography fundamentals and data security controls and best practices Forensic investigation techniques Prior experience deploying, configuring, managing, and/or operating security technologies is preferred, such as endpoint security (e.g. AV/EPP/EDR), SIEM, DLP, SWG, CASB, UEBA, IDS, IPS, firewalls, IAM/PIM/PAM, vulnerability management, MDM, etc.

Home " Jobs " Software Developer, 2025 Leadership Development Program, Woking Software Developer, 2025 Leadership Development Program, Woking ION is the world's most progressive FinTech company providing pioneering software and consultancy services to customers around the globe. We serve large financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, and corporations. We are committed to automating processes that positively impact our customer's work and provide insights to enable more informed decision making. Our Programme Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a foundational global initiative focused on developing talent for ION's growing operations around the world. The program provides an opportunity for outstanding university graduates to start a career in a dynamic and fast paced global FinTech firm. Analysts will spend the first 3 years of their career in 3 unique, 12-month rotations gaining experience across the product lifecycle. At the end of their 3 rotations analysts will transition to a deeper dive in one area of ION. What you'll do In the role of Software Developer, you will develop products for our global customers including Tier 1 banks and Fortune 100 corporations. You will be part of an Agile team, who is responsible for end-to-end product development, including: Analyzing business requirements and product solutioning. Architecture and designs using the latest principles and patterns in software engineering. Coding, testing, and continuous integration of solutions using the latest and upcoming technologies. Your Contribution Build innovative products and solutions that: Reduce business process complexity. Increase organizational efficiency through automation. Liberate people from performing repetitive manual tasks. Help ION's clients gain a competitive advantage by using our products. Resolve complex technical and business issues and communicate effectively to Internal teams and ION clients.Automate complex business workflows and processes and make a positive impact to client businesses. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's, or Master's, in Computer Science or related STEM disciplines, such as Data Science, or Quantitative Finance, with experience in hands-on programming required. Authorization to work in selected country without restriction or need for sponsorship. Demonstrated interest in finance and/or technology, ideally including work experience. Passion for learning, self-improvement, and a questioning and challenging mindset. Motivated self-starter who is proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about what they do. Strong problem-solving capabilities and the desire to understand the "why" behind each problem. How you'll grow Our 36-month Leadership Development Program (LDP) allows you to rotate through different areas of the product lifecycle. You will work closely with ION product teams, and clients, and grow, gaining: Diverse set of technologies, development methodologies, and processes required to build complex mission-critical systems using distributed architectures. Financial domain to build world class products. E2E Software Product Development Lifecycle. Application process & deadline Applications for 2025 open 12 February 2025. The final assessment day will be in early April 2025, date to be confirmed.

Home " Jobs " Information Security Manager - London We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security management and extensive experience leading SOC2 audits. This role is critical in ensuring our organization's compliance with industry standards and protecting our information assets. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage SOC2 audit processes, including planning, execution, and reporting. Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and controls. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks. Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches, ensuring timely resolution and documentation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Provide training and awareness programs to employees on information security policies and procedures. Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies, and recommend enhancements to the security program. Prepare and present regular reports on the status of the information security program to senior management. Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security management. Proven experience leading SOC2 audits and ensuring compliance with SOC2 standards. Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. Preferred Skills: Experience with cloud security and managing security in cloud environments. Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP). About us: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor. External.Form.IONGroup.Jobs.Subscription Email Page Title Page URL utm_source utm_medium utm_campaign utm_content IP GFTrackEvent What is (20 + 30)? Please type "50" in the field above. This is to prevent spambot entries. Landing Page If you are human, leave this field blank.

The Role: We're seeking an energetic design leader with team management experience and a drive to innovate. As Global Head of Design, you will lead and manage a global creative team of designers across the US, UK, Europe, and India. Your responsibilities will include implementation and evolution of visual identity for ION, a large and complex organization comprised of hundreds of acquired brands. To manage this, you should have extensive experience creating, evolving, and maintaining corporate design systems. The ION Design team, working across ION at Group level, upholds a cohesive design strategy for events, client experiences, marketing campaigns, print, web and mobile, and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities: Establish objectives for the year ahead and plan SMART goals Define value engines and playbooks to ensure efficient collaborative design systems Use our workflow management platform to delegate assignments and communicate with collaborators and stakeholders Work with cross-functional teams, collaborating with designers, marketers, and product owners Provide design assets for multi-channel content that translates our marketing narratives into communications that resonate Responsible for design templates, consistency, deadline management, and quality of output in accordance with corporate standards Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: 7+ years working as a design manager in a corporate environment. Fluent in English, both speaking and writing Strong foundation with the fundamentals of graphic design, including typography, grid systems and layout, UI/UX, accessibility Advanced understanding of working within design systems and brand guidelines Experience designing for print, including knowledge of print-specific considerations Experience designing for the web, including working with developers Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Experience with a workflow management platform such as Optimizely CMP, Jira, or similar Information architecture and wireframing for web projects Knowledge of interaction design best practices and UI/UX conventions Proficiency with Figma a plus

The Role: Join our Delivery Services team where opportunities are available to grow your consulting skills with award-winning software solutions. ION consultants engage with prominent energy and commodities clients all over the world. Our open roles include the Senior Business Consultant position responsible for contributing to the success of the projects by providing software and industry expertise. Within this role you will participate as a member of a team dedicated to providing world class implementation services to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Provide industry and functional advice and troubleshooting in the discovery workshop, design, implementation, testing, and production support of the Product solution for the client's business needs Present the Product solution to client users 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 Product Manager Consult with client users to determine business requirements and work processes to be addressed by one or more areas of the Product solution Demonstrate deep knowledge in one or more areas of Product configuration and in one or more energy commodities Provide guidance to Business Consultants in one or more functional areas of the Product solution Assist with professional services best practices as directed by Line Manager Assume hands-on project implementation duties in all phases of the Product implementation, reporting to the Project Manager 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 Keep Line Manager and Project Manager(s) informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities Adhere to implementation best practices in one or more functional areas of the ION solution in all functional design, specifications, custom coding, unit testing, and other deliverables Follow ION documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Implementation experience is preferred with the Aspect application, but relevant ETRM background will be considered. Experience required with one or more of the following areas: Front Office/Risk Skills: Candidate must have strong knowledge of Trading and Risk concepts. Capabilities should include experience with both physical (purchases, sales, exchange for physicals (EFP), buy/sells, exchanges, etc.) and financial instruments (Futures, Options, OTC Swaps, OTC Options, FX Swaps, Exchange Traded Options, etc.). Additionally, implementation experience should include developing book structures, configuring pricing constructs (Forward, Market and Derived), setting Limits (Risk and Trading), and position reporting (mark to market, and exposure). Accounting/Back Office Skills: Candidate must have implementation experience with invoicing and settlements, contracts and confirms, cash flow reporting, and interfacing with ERP for A/R and A/P. Scheduling Skills: Candidate must have strong knowledge of scheduling concepts in ETRM systems. Implementation experience necessary with transportation (trucks, rail, waterborne, pipeline, product transfers), storage, exchanges and processing (fractionation, blending, and refining), inventory management, position reporting, tariff and fees capture, tolling, and assay management. Industry Skills: Natural Gas, Crude, Refined Products, Biofuels, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), Metals, Carbon, Coal, Agricultural Products 5+ years of experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Product installations in client environments. Bachelor's degree in one of the following: 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 About us: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic project management team at ION. As a project manager, you will oversee the execution and completion of information technology solutions projects in the professional services arena. Provides budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees performance of the delivery, installation and client acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, or system integration projects or engagements. Typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills. Serves as mediator to internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership of multi-disciplinary professionals in a project structure in the scoping/discovery workshop, design, configuration, testing, and production support of the ION solution for the client's business needs. Provide direct management of all ION resources assigned to project and act as personnel supervisor for HR issues during the assignment. Serve as the client's principal point of contact for project status, solution quality, scope control, issues, risks, billing, personnel management, and the ION solution. Manage project Profit and Loss, including effective project cost and revenue budgeting, analysis and forecasting. Manage project change control. Plan, lead, manage, and coordinate ION's project tasks using Microsoft Project Plan, resources, deliverables, issues logs, risks logs, weekly timesheets, project expense reports, monthly invoices, and all other administrative documentation on an ongoing basis. Determine the optimal utilization of resources at a task and personnel level. Keep the client management and ION management informed daily regarding all project issues, risks, and delays. Actively engage project stakeholders and manage client expectations regarding the delivery of the ION solution. Actively coordinate the participation of client users through the client project manager to ensure project success. Provide weekly project status reports to the client project manager, project steering committee, and ION management, including all information necessary to track the status of the project against the project plan. Coordinate and attend project and steering committee meetings. Manage the release to client of software updates and license keys. Prepare, present to client, and obtain signoff of Request for Support Services, acceptance documentation, and final project acceptance. Maximize chargeability on one or more client accounts simultaneously. Serve as mentors and role models for the consulting staff. Enhance, publish, and train staff regarding implementation best practices. Coordinate and conduct employee performance appraisals for personnel assigned to projects throughout the calendar year. Provide sales support through project plan development, estimation, and document authoring for RFP/RFI responses, sales proposals, and Statements of Work to meet the client's desired business requirements. Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Excellent client-facing skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work onsite at client locations as needed. Proven leadership skills with teams of five or more professionals. 5+ years of project management software implementation, consulting, or systems integration. Prior hands-on experience with structured project management. 5 years of experience in the Energy, Commodities, Treasury, Banking or financial services industries. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related IT field or equivalent experience in a related field. Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred. About us: We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.