Kondor Fusion SME

Job Title: Kondor Fusion SME
Location: Remote, Manchester
Salary/Rate: Up to £612.50 a day Inside IR35
Start Date: May
Job Type: 6 Month Contract (with scope to extend)

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our established consulting partners in the financial technology space. They are currently seeking an experienced Kondor Fusion Subject Matter Expert to support a large-scale transformation programme.

We are seeking a Kondor Fusion SME to provide expertise in the implementation, support, and enhancement of the Finastra Kondor platform. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Kondor+, Kondor Trade Processing (KTP), and related modules, along with strong troubleshooting skills and experience in financial markets.

*The successful candiatde must be able to get to their Moffice in Manchester a couple times a month for workshops*

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will play a key role in supporting and optimising the Kondor platform across trade processing, risk, and system integrations. Your input will be vital in ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance for trading and risk teams.

1. Serve as the lead SME across the Kondor platform, supporting front-to-Back Office functionality.
2. Provide expert-level functional and technical support for Kondor+ and associated modules.
3. Configure, customise, and fine-tune the system to meet complex trading and risk reporting requirements.
4. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues and system bottlenecks.
5. Develop scripts, reports, and configuration artefacts to support operational efficiency.

Required Skills/Experience

1. Hands-on experience with Kondor+, Fusion, or comparable trading systems.
2. Deep understanding of trade life cycle management across asset classes (FX, IR, credit, derivatives).
3. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (Python, SQL, Shell).
4. Strong grasp of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase) and integration protocols (REST, SOAP).
5. Solid knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments and application troubleshooting.

Desirable Skills/Experience

1. Experience with market risk modules (Fusion Risk, KGR, MDM).
2. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (Basel III, FRTB, MiFID).
3. Background in financial institutions or consulting within the capital markets sector.
4. Certifications related to financial systems or risk management.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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