Geneva Consultant

SS&C Advent, a leading provider of award-winning software and services for the global investment management industry, is seeking a talented Consultant to support SS&C Advent's Geneva enterprise portfolio accounting application. Blend financial industry knowledge with technology skills while implementing and upgrading Geneva. Gain exposure from multiple client environments. Upgrades provide a unique opportunity to learn the latest and greatest features

• Oversee and implement Geneva upgrades and patch releases
• Conduct client site implementations of Geneva, including software installation, setup, and hands-on functional and technical training.
• Analyze customer's business and technical requirements. 
• Configure and automate products to optimize client workflows.
• Frequent travel to clients.  Travel is estimated at 60% of time.
• Manage time to maximize the agenda and delivery of critical components.
• Execute on planned implementation tasks to maximize client satisfaction.
• Communicate project status to the client and Advent project managers.
• Specify and/or develop and test custom reports.
• Build conversion and system integration mapping tools.
• Assist clients in the reconciliation process using Geneva.

What You Will Bring: 

• 6+ years of client experience in the financial services industry is required.
• Solid working knowledge of asset management and client back office workflow and operations are required.
• Familiarity with the general ledger is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Advent’s Geneva or expertise with similar applications is highly preferred. 
• Strong troubleshooting and reasoning skills

Highly preferred individual characteristics:

• Unix experience and basic maintenance of Geneva
• Understanding  and editing Geneva RSL is a big plus
• SQL experience and ability to develop integration solutions
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage time to maximize productivity.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently by gathering information from a variety of sources to acquire the knowledge needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong communication skills.  The ability to present information to both technical and nontechnical individuals. 
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.