About Us:
Innovation is and will always be the core of SAP Fioneer, and it is the promise of why we were spun out of SAP: agility, innovation, and delivery.
SAP Fioneer builds on a heritage of outstanding technology and a deep understanding of corporate and consumer demands. At the heart of it all it is simple: We bring financial services to the next level with innovative software solutions and platforms.
We are helping companies in the financial services industry to achieve speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency through digital business innovation, cloud technology, and solutions that cover banking and insurance processes end-to-end.
A global company, with rapid growth, innovative people, and a lean organization makes SAP Fioneer a place where you accelerate your future!
The SAP Fioneer Banking Technical Consultant will play a leading role in the SAP Technical team within the Banking Business Unit. Many of our customers are installing or upgrading to the latest version of our software platform. There is a large demand for people who can help us work with our clients in converting their software to the latest version of the platform and at the same time identify and realise value adding business opportunities together with our clients.
You will be responsible for both sales and delivery of SAP Fioneer banking related projects. This includes sales and pre-sales activities of opportunity identification, pre-sales presentation and proposal writing and submission. You will be responsible for the quality of client interaction including thought leadership and guidance on industry best practice, while also playing a key role in the delivery and implementation of the required technical solution. You will follow project standards within established timeframes and at defined quality levels, and ensure projects are completed according to schedule and client specifications. This position is client-facing and requires travel to the client site as the project warrants.
You will work as a trusted technical advisor to our banking clients on their transformation journeys. On this path, you get the chance to play high visibility roles with hands-on experience with Fioneer banking product portfolio.
You will provide the following technical advisory roles and services as part of SAP Fioneer Banking implementations:
- Work closely with bank's Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters in defining the scope of work to be delivered.
- Providing SAP Fioneer Banking technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing thought leadership on platform conversion options and methods towards the latest releases of our software (TRBK on S/4 Hana).
- Providing thought leadership on legacy system migration to SAP Banking platform.
- Participate in development and implementation of the SAP Fioneer team strategy.
- Training and mentorship of junior resources.
- Maintain, enhance, and broaden knowledge and skills of SAP Fioneer Banking applications, industry technology best practices and developments.
- Interact with clients to provide them insights and possibilities within the Technology domain to help shape and craft their transformation journeys, with specific focus on the SAP Fioneer technical capabilities and integration patterns.
- Use subject matter knowledge to advise the client on the most suitable options, including when to make use of standard capabilities or when customisation is required.
- Functional knowledge in some of SAP Banking Modules like Deposit Management / Loans Management / Master Contract management is mandatory.
- Consulting knowledge and experience in evaluating customer requirements, and propose Solution / Architecture approaches.
- Proficiency in ABAP Technologies - ABAP Workbench, ABAP Data Dictionary, Report Programming, Data Migration, Screen Programming, SmartForms, Adobe forms, Authorizations, ALE/IDOC, Workflow, Web Dynpro ABAP, OO ABAP, Enhancements & Modifications.
- Recording of requirements from the specialist department, e.g. via workshops or coordination meetings, and creation of solution concepts as a basis for the implementation of software.
- Create the necessary design and build artefacts
- Provide SAP Fioneer Design Authority for the approved scope of work.
- Produce SAP Fioneer Technical architecture and design documents.
- Produce SAP Fioneer Software configuration design documents.
- Produce SAP Fioneer Software integration and interface design documentation.
- Collaborate in integrating SAP Fioneer solutions into channels and downstream systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor or master’s degree in finance, computer science, technology, or engineering.
- 8+ years of consulting experience in at least 3 of the SAP Core banking domains like Deposits, Loans, Master Contracts, Collateral Management & Payments.
- Experience with modern SAP technologies such as API management, REST/OData, and event‑driven architecture.
- Solid technology architecture knowledge and understanding, ideally in software or cloud solutions.
- Proven industry relevant track record of in-depth knowledge of SAP Fioneer technical platform capabilities and functional capabilities, implementations, associated standards, practices and regulations.
- Client facing service experience required. Engagement across stakeholders and ability to run information gathering and sharing sessions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of emerging AI trends and apply AI‑driven techniques to enhance analysis, automation, and delivery efficiency within SAP Fioneer Banking implementations.
Technical Skills:
- Solid SAP Fioneer Banking Technical project experience, including implementation, platform upgrade, legacy migrations and data migration.
- A working knowledge of domestic and international banking domains.
- Solid business writing skills (business cases, proposals).
- Solid presentation and facilitation skills.
- Eagerness to learn and to take responsibility.
- You demonstrate ownership and accountability in everything you do.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
Benefits
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry on an incredibly ambitious project to shape the ever-evolving financial sector. This is an environment where you can have it all - the agility, enthusiasm and dynamism of a start-up, combined with the established expertise, solid market presence and extensive customer network of a more established organisation.
At SAP Fioneer, you will benefit from a flexible work environment that encourages creativity and encourages you to think outside the box, bring new ideas to the table, and challenge the status quo. You will become part of a diverse and global team that we are proud of and are constantly growing and reinventing. As an employee, you will have the chance to chart your own career path and take advantage of competitive compensation packages and progression opportunities based on merit.
This appointment will be made in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan and the company’s commitment to transformation and diversity.