Director, Implementation and Onboarding

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.Job DescriptionDirector, Implementation and OnboardingLocations: Windsor, CT / Boston, MA | HybridGet To Know UsSS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few.The Implementations and Onboarding Consultant Director position is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic hands-on delivery leader with Investment / Insurance Accounting background to work on one of SS&C’s Next Generation solutions (Singularity). Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a strong track record in managing or working on large projects and implementations, ensuring consistent and successful delivery. Candidates will need the ability to work with clients from the executive level to the project management level as well as coordinating across internal teams.This role is expected to lead and drive client implementations ensuring that the client achieve their objectives and SS&C has successful, referenceable clients. This position is also expected to contribute to and maintain consistent, repeatable methodology, templates and tools that incorporate best practices and drive re-use and efficiencies. Successful candidates will be critical to driving forward the rollout of SS&C Singularity.Why You Will Love It HereFlexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeansYour Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development ReimbursementWork/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysYour Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental LeaveWide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our EmployeesTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!What You Will DoSuccessfully implement the investment accounting platforms to support operations and accounting for asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds and REIT clientsDraft and manage implementation project plans and budgets coordinating with client project managers and internal stakeholdersMaintain relationships with various clients, including leading operations reviews, implementations processes, process improvements, project management functions and vendor review meetingsEnsure monthly and quarterly deliverables are delivered timely and accurately to clients, including transaction processing, accounting reconciliations, general ledger, profit and loss, compliance and performance reportingPerform business analysis, new requirements, workflow, and operational reviews serving as a single point-of-contact between client and SS&C teams (e.g. product, development, operations, outsourcing)Articulate product capabilities and guide the Client in best practices for use of SS&C’s solutionsIdentify product customization, enhancements, process changes and/or workarounds to meet Client requirements. Incorporate and account for any gap remediation during project planning and deliveryAssist with researching complex account issuesDevelop and implement consistent implementation processes and procedures for clientsLead other project resourcesProvide in-depth product, industry and best practices business consultancyBe involved in all phases of implementation projects as well as a number of smaller client related projects and pre-sales opportunitiesProvide the necessary skills to advise and consult within the investment management marketplace on best practice methodologies on how to utilize SS&C solutionsBe a reliable point of contact for all Client enquiries, issues and requests throughout a project or implementation. Perform and/or lead activities related to requirements analysis, business process analysis, product configuration, detailed project documentation, Client communication, issue resolution, testing, Client training/education and solutions deploymentIdentify, research and resolve and/or engage others in the research and resolution of complex investment management related business issuesManage and assist in the provision of Sales support - proof of concepts, workshop building, off the shelf demonstrationsInteract effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. Manage Client expectations, cultivate the Client relationship and ensure the timely completion of project milestonesCommand respect for excellence, not only in areas of specific knowledge but also in all aspects of proposing, conducting and leading consultancy assignmentsDefine best practice implementation methodology for the Singularity solution, recommend and implement improvements to drive repeatability and efficiencyAssist management with financial forecasting and reconciliation to forecast and budgetWhat You Will BringB.S. in Accounting, Finance or Economics, CPA or similarPrior experience of software implementation and / or investment fund migration projectsFinancial industry experience, specifically strong industry background knowledge within the Investment Accounting domainIdeally qualified to a professional level with a globally recognised accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or a similar equivalentIdeally broad knowledge of SS&C I&IM product range – ideally hands on experience implementing, supporting or developing SS&C I&IM productsStrong experience with Fixed Income products, Common Stock, Derivative products, including Options, Futures, Swaps, FX trades and Commercial LoansProject management experienceGood general knowledge of current hardware and software technologiesStrong judgment, risk & issues management, and problem analysis techniquesAbility to troubleshoot details while maintaining the “big picture” viewAbility to manage high pressure client situations and build trust with the clientsAbility to prioritize multiple simultaneous issuesAbility to present and communicate at a senior stakeholder level (internally & externally)Ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical, product and business issuesSelf-motivated, “Find a way to get it done” attitudeOutstanding time management skills and attention to detailsNote: LI-HybridUnless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22