Senior Finastra Trade Innovation (TI) Specialist

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are Seeking a seasoned Finastra Trade Innovation (TI) Specialist with deep expertise in trade finance platforms and enterprise banking integrations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience implementing and supporting Finastra’s Trade Suite particularly Finastra Trade Innovation and will play a key role in solution design, delivery leadership, and client engagement for large financial institutions. Exposure to Finastra Nexus and Finastra Corporate Channels is a strong plus.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC/New Jersey, NJ/New York, NY is $120k - $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Finastra Trade Innovation (TI) for Tier-1 and Tier-2 banks.
• Act as subject-matter expert across Trade Finance workflows including LC, SBLC, Guarantees, Documentary Collections, and Open Account Trade.
• Design solution architectures integrating TI with core banking systems, payments platforms, AML/KYC, and document management systems.
• Drive requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, and testing (SIT/UAT).
• Support data migration, cutover planning, and go-live readiness.
• Partner with business stakeholders to optimize trade processes and digitization journeys.
• Provide L3 production support and root-cause analysis for complex TI issues.
• Collaborate with integration teams leveraging APIs/middleware (Nexus experience preferred).
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to delivery best practices and accelerators.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on Finastra Trade Innovation (TI) implementation or production support experience.
• Strong Trade Finance domain knowledge:
  • Letters of Credit (Import/Export)
  • Guarantees & Standby LCs
  • Documentary Collections
  • Trade Amendments, Discrepancies, and Settlements
• Experience with:
  • TI configuration & workflows
  • Message standards (SWIFT MT/MX)
  • Integration patterns (REST/SOAP APIs, messaging queues)
  • SQL and database troubleshooting
• Proven experience working with large banking clients in regulated environments.

Preferred, but not required:

• Working knowledge of Finastra Nexus for enterprise integrations.
• Exposure to Finastra Corporate Channels (FCC) for corporate digital onboarding.
• Experience with Open Account Trade / Supply Chain Finance.
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and cloud deployments.
• ITIL or production support leadership background.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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