Ion Wallstreet Suite (Wss) Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced ION Wallstreet Suite (WSS) Subject Matter Expert to lead and support strategic transformation initiatives across FX and Treasury Operations within banking and capital markets environments.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ION Wallstreet Suite (formerly Wallstreet FX / FXION) and a strong understanding of FX middle and back-office operations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor and implementation lead, partnering with business, operations, technology, and vendor teams to assess current-state capabilities, define target-state operating models, and deliver end-to-end platform solutions across the FX trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and optimization of ION Wallstreet Suite (WSS) solutions.
• Assess existing FX operational processes and recommend target-state workflows and operating models.
• Drive platform implementation initiatives including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Partner with Operations, Treasury, Technology, and vendor teams to deliver strategic transformation programs.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses and platform capability assessments.
• Define operational controls and workflow solutions across the FX lifecycle.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and develop recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support integration design and implementation across upstream and downstream systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on FX settlement, confirmations, payments, reconciliations, and exception management processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience with direct hands on experience in implementing and supporting ION Wallstreet Suite (WSS) / Wallstreet FX / FXION;
  experience in working across multiple releases, upgrades and migration projects
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Strong configuration and functional expertise in Trade Capture & Lifecycle Management, Settlement Processing, Cash and Payment Management, SSI Management, Exception Handling, Reconciliation, Reporting and Operational Dashboards
• Exceptional knowledge in WallStreet FX workflows, data models and operational controls and integration experience in SWIFT, CLS, Calypso, Murex, Treasury Platforms, Market Data Providers, Payment Hubs
• Deep understanding of Spot FX, Forward FX, FX Swaps, Non-deliverable Forwards (NDFs), Money Market Products, CLS Settlement, SWIFT Messaging, Settlement Instructions (SSI), Trade Confirmations, Payment Investigations, Nostro Reconciliation, Exception Management, Operational Risk Control
• Experience in performing requirement gathering, capability assessment, fit-gap analysis, solution design, test strategy and execution
• Strong blend of operational, functional, and technical expertise
• Ability to travel as needed

Level:

• L3 (5-10 years experience)