Core Implementations Consultant

Role Description

The Core Implementations Consultant plays a key role in delivering complex client implementations with a focus on Core banking systems. This individual is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, high-quality deployments that meet client and business objectives. This role will be part of core banking conversions, working with all stakeholders at a financial institution to ensure a smooth transition to the Nymbus core.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Core banking implementations, including planning, execution, and post-go-live support.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including internal stakeholders, clients, and third-party vendors, to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Translate client requirements into actionable project plans that balance structure with flexibility.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring transparency, alignment, and satisfaction.
• Facilitate and participate in key project meetings, including kickoffs, status updates, and decision reviews.
• Manage scope, expectations, and communications with precision and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex core banking implementations from planning through successful conversion and go-live, maintaining ownership of milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Track project progress through detailed schedules, reports, and dashboards; identify and mitigate risks proactively.
• Oversee critical deliverables such as data migration, testing, configuration, and deployment.
• Strong commitment to documenting implementation processes, procedures, decisions, and best practices in a clear, structured, and repeatable manner.
• Support audit readiness and compliance by ensuring consistent documentation practices.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to enhance implementation tools, templates, and processes.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to the continuous evolution of the Nymbus implementation playbook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing technology or banking implementation projects, including at least 2+ years focused on core banking conversions or migrations.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI-assisted tools such as Claude, Kiro, or comparable platforms to accelerate and improve implementation work.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, financial systems, accounting, general ledger, lending processes, and core banking technologies.
• Experience with a financial institution back office processes and functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on outcomes and client success.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving fintech environment with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for client engagements, team planning sessions, or project activities.
• Working hours primarily align with the Eastern Time Zone; candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.

Benefits

• $65,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary
• Annual Cash Bonus and Equity Options commensurate with the role level and experience
• 100% Remote
• 401(k) plan
• Insurance - Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off