Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant
The Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant at Confidential Client works closely with clients in the financial services industry to analyze business processes and develop technical solutions. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, applying technical skills across various technologies, and growing consulting capabilities while delivering impactful software solutions in a client-facing environment.
About Careertakes
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Financial Software Consultant to join an IT consulting team supporting financial-services clients. This is an early-career, client-facing role that blends business analysis, hands-on engineering, and consulting. You will receive mentorship, work on real projects, and build technical and financial domain knowledge.
What You’ll Do
You will contribute across analysis, design, delivery, and client collaboration. Typical responsibilities include:
- Understand client business processes and how systems support business goals
- Investigate and analyze technical and business problems; propose practical solutions
- Collaborate with clients and teammates to refine requirements and communicate progress
- Apply technical skills to build, test, and improve software solutions across environments
- Take ownership of assigned work from analysis through testing and delivery
- Build knowledge of finance, capital markets, and client business models
- Seek feedback and grow as a consultant through mentorship and hands-on experience
A look into your first project
(Example; assignments may vary by client)
You may join a team helping a major enterprise implement Embedded Finance capabilities. Work will include discovery sessions, designing custom software solutions, guiding stakeholders through rollout, and combining business analysis with hands-on engineering to deliver business value.
Preferred technical experience
Experience is a plus but not required for entry-level applicants:
- Java (Java 21+ preferred)
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes, AWS
- Relational databases / RDBMS
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD and cloud deployment patterns
About you / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field (required)
- Curiosity and initiative — eagerness to learn and ask good questions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; client- and team-oriented
- Adaptable to learning new technologies and navigating changing priorities
- Interest in finance, capital markets, or financial products
Location & travel
This role requires being able to work on-site as required by client assignment. Travel to client offices may be required. Candidates should be willing and able to work in-person when assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with competitive company contribution
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- Lifestyle benefits stipend and cell phone reimbursement
Compensation
- Recent Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree) — $95,000 base + $5,000 bonus after one year
- Recent Graduate (Master’s Degree) — $100,000 base + $5,000 bonus after one year
(Compensation shown as provided by the employer.)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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