Business Consultant, City of Bristol

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SBS is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitise operations, ranging from banking, lending, and compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 5,000 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognised as a Top 10 European FinTech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is a subsidiary of European digital consulting leader Sopra Steria (EPA: SOP), a 56,000-person company that generates annual revenue of € billion in 2023.

Job Description

SBS are looking for a Business Consultant to join our Specialist Banking professional services team. Our software helps manage front-to-back retail deposit-taking for personal and B2B, specialist lending, particularly property development lending and bridging finance.

As a consultant within the Professional Services Team, you will be responsible for providing business and software consultancy services to our clients using the Aurius solution in the UK.

What does the role involve?

• Analyse business needs and gather client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients on data discovery and document workflows and rules.
• Design solutions that meet client needs using business and product expertise.
• Create functional specifications for standard or customised solutions.
• Provide operational support during implementations or upgrades (on-site or remote).
• Define and execute test plans, ensuring high-quality solutions.
• Support clients during UAT and resolve solution-related issues.
• Provide feedback to project managers, proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Develop procedures for application controls and offer general application support.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Strong understanding of Financial Services operations (front/middle/back office).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and work under tight deadlines.
• Team player with ownership of projects and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills.

It would be a bonus if you had:

• Experience in consulting or software implementation within Financial Services.
• Financial accounting or audit background, with knowledge of double-entry accounting.
• Familiarity with business process management, enterprise reporting, and data warehousing.
• Understanding of current technologies, including SQL, Java basics, SVN, Microsoft/Linux, and JIRA.

Additional Information

What are we offering?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Health & Wellbeing : Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Finance & Protection : Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
• Leisure & Lifestyle : Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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