Job Title: Kondor Fusion SME
Location: Manchester
Salary/Rate: 622 Per Day
Start Date: 10/03/25
Job Type: 4-6 Month Contract Inside IR35
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Kondor Fusion SME to provide expertise in the implementation, support, and enhancement of the Finastra Kondor platform.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
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.
- Act as the primary SME for the Kondor Fusion platform, supporting front-to-back functionalities.
- Provide technical and functional support for Kondor+ and Kondor Trade Processing (KTP).
- Configure and optimize the system to meet business requirements, including trade workflows, risk reporting, and interfaces with external systems.
- Work closely with trading desks, risk teams, and IT to ensure seamless system performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to trade booking, risk calculations, market data, and system performance.
- Assist in upgrades, patches, and migrations of the Kondor Fusion system.
- Develop and maintain custom scripts, configurations, and reports to support trading and risk management functions.
- Collaborate with vendors, including Finastra, to address complex technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk management requirements.
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- 5+ years with Finastra Kondor+, Kondor Fusion, and related modules.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, trading, and risk management concepts.
- Experience in trade lifecycle management, including FX, rates, credit, and derivatives.
- Hands-on experience with Kondor APIs, scripting (Python, Shell, SQL), and automation.
- Knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase) and system integration (REST/SOAP APIs).
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting for automation.
- Ability to troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues.
- Experience with cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with business and technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
- Experience with Fusion Risk, Kondor Global Risk (KGR), or Market Data Manager (MDM).
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FRTB, Basel III, MiFID, etc.).
- Prior experience in a banking or financial services environment.
- Certification in Finastra Kondor or relevant financial risk management courses is a plus.
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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