Implementations Consultant

Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount's values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As an Implementations Consultant, you’ll guide customers and partners through smooth, effective implementations of our financial technology products. Acting as the primary liaison between our company and its clients, you’ll ensure seamless integration and proper adoption of best practices. In addition, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to advocate for customer needs, clarify requirements, and coordinate the resources necessary to address any concerns that arise.

Similar job titles: Professional Services Consultant, Customer Success Consultant, Implementation Specialist

Base Salary:  $75,000 - $100,000

Benefits & Perks: Check them out HERE!

WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

• Customer Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with external customers and partners, understanding their goals, and aligning them with our fintech offerings.
• Consultation: Conduct detailed consultation sessions to guide customers through configuring our SaaS offerings, sharing best practices to ensure a seamless implementation experience.
• Project Management: Lead customer projects end-to-end by setting clear timelines, deliverables, and budgets; proactively manage risks; and provide regular progress updates to all stakeholders.
• Integration Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth integration of our fintech solutions into existing customer systems, offering technical support when necessary.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of our products and enhancements, and proactively educate customers on new features and functionalities.
• Problem Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, swiftly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain high levels of satisfaction and success.

WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

• Experience: At least three years in a similar role, ideally within the financial services or banking sector.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and oversee software projects from inception to completion.
• Consultation Skills: Proficiency in advising customers on optimal use of software solutions and industry best practices.
• Technical Proficiency: Quick to grasp new technologies and features, able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences, troubleshoot potential customer environment issues, and craft developer-friendly specifications for feature requests.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Proven aptitude for working seamlessly with both internal and external teams to reach shared goals.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive problem solver with the ability to think critically and find innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment, adapting to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Industry Knowledge: A keen interest in staying current with fintech developments, combined with a passion for driving innovation.

ABOUT AMOUNT (TL;DR)

Founded: 2020

Employees: 150+

Locations: Chicago (HQ) and US Remote

Funding: Amount has raised $281M in total equity capital since inception, including most recently at a valuation of $1B. Investors include WestCap, Hanaco Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Invus Opportunities, Mastercard, and PSCU

Press: Amount Blog - Equity Raise, Business Wire, PR Newswire - Comerica, PYMNTS - PSCU, A Year in Review - Amount’s Blog, Builtin, The Financial Brand

Key Customers: TD Bank, Velera, Guaranteed Rate, American Express, Citizens, Fifth Third Bank, Bank United, FIS, Associated Bank, Comerica 

Social Media: LinkedIn, Builtin, Twitter, Amount Blog 

Tech Stack: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Lattice, G Suite, Atlassian, AWS, Python, Java, Ruby, GO, node.js, Temporal, Scala, Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Pandas, Looker, Argo, Airflow Luigi, Kubernetes, C#, JavaScript (for advanced concepts), ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework (ORM for database interaction)