Financial Markets Assoc Partner

Since most of our work is performed at client sites, this position requires up to 100% travel. It is recommended that new hires into the Global Business Services U.S. practice must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the following cites: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; and Washington, DC and surrounding area.

Workplace
M-Mobile/Telecommuters

Division
Global Business Services: 05-BCS BUSINESS CONSULTING SVCS

Desired Skills
As an Associate Partner, responsible for directing multiple projects, defining the delivery approach for multiple projects, understanding client needs and shaping client's view of project deliverables. Also responsible for managing the client relationship and ensuring the delivery of results as well as teamwork between practitioners, client resources, and third party independent software vendors as needed. Must be able to utilize deep Capital Market subject matter expertise and experience developing business requirements, reengineering business processes, streamlining operations and/or facilitating the evaluation, selection, and implementation of supporting systems and tools to deliver high quality services to our clients. Previous Consulting experience required. Will take a leadership in developing and delivering IBM Trade Processing Transformation Solution and managing the delivery of IBM's services in this area. Must have 10 -15 years experience selling and delivering management consulting services to both buy side and sell side Capital Markets firms. Must have deep understanding of trade process order management workflow, Front and Middle office operations and complex financial products such as derivatives, options, SWAPS, etc. Position requires experience managing multiple projects and project managers anad/or leading large-scale systems implementation efforts through the full application development life-cycle. Must be able to understand and blend service delivery models to apply the appropriate approach to each engagement to deliver superior results to the clients. Must have had Business development experience and managed Client relationships at he Functional VP or C level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with advanced MS office suite skills required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Advanced degree preferred. Deep Fin Mkts SME, Financial Services technology and operations, Trade Processing Transformation experience. Engagement management and business development experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. xallx xnationalx

Additional Info
IBM's Global Business Services is part of IBM Global Services, the world's largest information technology services and consulting provider and the fastest growing part of IBM with 2005 revenue of more than $47 billion and over 190,000 professionals serving clients in 160 countries. Our Financial Services consultants develop innovative solutions to our clients' most vital business and technical issues across the Financial Markets, Insurance and Banking communities, using functional business experience in Operations, Process Improvement and Systems Transformation. Our Financial Services team of highly talented professionals accounts for a substantial share of all Global Business Services revenues. We bring to bear the resources only a global leader like IBM can offer to scale our integrated, On Demand business services from desktop solutions to global enterprise level initiatives. We are committed to service delivery excellence in all we do. Our people learn valuable skills, gain access to a vast and diverse network of talented professionals, and enjoy unparalleled career, training, and educational opportunities. For additional information about IBM's Global Business Services Financial Services offerings, visit us and explore the Banking, Insurance and Financial Markets links at