Senior Business Consultant – IBOR

About This Role

Summary: This role focuses on delivering IBOR (Investment Book of Record) solutions for a leading global financial technology firm to enhance real-time investment decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of major workstreams within large-scale IBOR implementation projects.
• Analyze and understand client requirements, operational models, and end-to-end lifecycle processes of financial instruments.
• Design and outline optimal system and process solutions supporting IBOR, including:

• Reconciliation
• Settlement
• Corporate Actions
• Cash & Securities Processing
• Collateral Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on all IBOR-related topics within the project.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to drive delivery and manage dependencies.
• Prepare high-quality business and functional requirement specifications, including input for future platform or product enhancements.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to knowledge transfer and team development.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional value-added services beyond the initial project scope.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of implementation methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in international knowledge sharing and cross-project collaboration.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Consultant in Banking, Asset Management, Insurance, or Financial Services Consulting.
• Strong expertise in trade processing and/or valuation of financial instruments.
• Experience in back-office or middle-office investment operations.
• Familiarity with investment management systems or financial software implementations.
• Prior experience with enterprise IBOR or investment platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to Have:

• Independent, analytical, and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Strong client-facing consulting skills with a commercial and quality-driven mindset.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Other Details:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Team Structure: Collaboration within international, specialized consulting teams.
• Project Context: Involvement in complex, front-to-back investment transformation programs.