Supply Chain Finance – IT Consultant

Synechron Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We have an urgent opening for a Supply Chain Finance - IT Consultant in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for candidates who possess over 7 years of relevant experience.
Position: Supply Chain Finance - IT Consultant
About Company:
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms.

Role Purpose:

Implementing successful Supply Chain Finance and SME model in the bank.
Analyze the requirements and provide advice to meet those needs.
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Optimize the IT systems, applications to increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve performance.
Provide continuous support and guidance to ensure the company's digital systems.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure the company's technological goals align with its business objectives.

The successful candidate will engage with the Trade/SCF team to handle their day-to-day queries related to Trade/SCF tasks and products (LCs, Purchase Order Financing, Factoring & Reverse Factoring, Payable Financing / Receivable Financing, Buyer / Distributor / Dealer Financing, Long Term Financing, etc.), support Trade/SCF 24/7 for all related applications. The candidate will also be responsible for new requirements gathering, manage the overall system, and assist other teams to perform technical changes in the SCF application and other Trade systems.
Key Accountabilities of the role:

Conduct assessments of clients' existing IT systems and processes.
Develop and implement customized IT solutions for clients, including hardware and software recommendations, network architecture, and cybersecurity measures.
Record and maintain documentation related to IT systems and procedures to create standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to ensure our clients receive the best IT advice and support.
Production support for Trade, SCF, and ecosystems.
Develop MIS reports for Trade/SCF as per request.
Initiate, manage, and close projects including quality/control, communication, stakeholder management, and knowledge harvesting.
Lead in closing Audit, Risk, and compliance observations.
Gather requirements from business users for projects, tasks, operational requests, and enhancements for technical teams.
Support for SIT/UAT of projects and tasks including preparation of documents and approvals.
Support Go-live and post Go-live activities for assigned projects and tasks.
Support business Users to translate Client requirements to Vendors (in technical steps) and vice-versa.
Escalate issues and suggest corrective actions. Timely follow up on assigned Projects and tasks.
Follow-up and track Services, coordinate Vendor Support Issues, respond to service tickets in a timely fashion.
Track, resolve, and report incidents and known errors through the approved processes.
Follow the mandatory and obligatory standards set by the management in delivering the services.
Completion of the assigned tasks to satisfy the Users' needs and within the agreed upon time parameters.
Provide First Line and Second Line Support to all the assigned applications.

Technical skills:

Programming and SQL/PL-SQL language.
Crystal reports.
Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with IT specialists (e.g., IT security, network infrastructure teams, etc.).

Specialist Skills:

Understanding of Trade/SCF products, their workflow, and life cycle.
Experience of working on supply chain finance.
Hands-on experience of implementation, configuration, and support of SCF system (Preferably Tesla/Proxima and SCF products and solutions).
Proven track record of working experience with Trade/SCF.
Experience in SIT/UAT and stakeholder management.
Results-oriented individual who can work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in requirement definition and analysis, workshop facilitation, and documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management Experience.
A good degree in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 7 to 9 years of relevant working experience.
Experience of working in a Bank or financial services company (Preferably Islamic Banking).

Previous experience required:

Minimum 7 to 9 years in banking (5 years in consultation Trade / Supply chain finance).

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly send your updated profile along with the required details listed below.
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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Information Technology
Industries: Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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