Senior Techno-Functional Consultant

Senior Techno-Functional Consultant to lead a high-impact platform transformation initiative within their client’s capital markets division. This role focuses on replacing the existing internal margin calculation engine with the XTP (eXtended Trading Platform), ensuring a seamless migration and continuity of accurate margin calculations across asset classes.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Exchange Traded Derivatives
, strong experience with margin methodologies (e.g., VaR, SIMM, Stress), and a solid background integrating with Ion/XTP trading platforms
. Prior experience with GMI and margin systems in large-scale financial institutions is highly desirable.

• Lead an Agile development team in the delivery of a strategic margin platform migration initiative.
• Act as the techno-functional SME
  for margin engines supporting Exchange Traded Derivatives such as Futures, Options on Futures, and Cleared Derivatives
  .
• Design and implement solutions that integrate positions, market data, collateral, and margin data from upstream systems into the XTP platform.
• Ensure robust support for margin computation models
  , including VaR, SIMM, Stress, and internal margin models
  .
• Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to maintain accuracy and continuity of existing margin calculations post-migration.
• Provide oversight and input into integration design with Ion/XTP (Fidessa) platforms.
• Conduct gap analysis, functional reviews
  , and end-to-end validation of margin processes during and after the platform transition.
• Document system workflows, functional requirements, and test strategies to support successful implementation.
• 10+ years of experience working with margin systems in the capital markets domain.
• Hands‑on experience with GMI (Global Margining Interface) and/or similar internal margin engines.
• Strong functional knowledge of Exchange Traded Derivatives and related margin processing.
• Direct experience integrating with Ion/XTP (Fidessa) trading platforms.
• Deep understanding of risk-based margin methodologies, including VaR, SIMM, and Stress Testing
  .
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced,
  cross-functional Agile environments
  .
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.