Hybrid Pre-Sales Implementation Consultant

at Kurtosys

• Job title: Pre-Sales Implementation Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Claremont, South Africa

About the role

• Pre-Sales and Implementation Consultant engaging prospects and managing implementations for a fintech platform. Delivering projects from sale to completion in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospects to understand their business needs and technical requirements
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations to potential clients, including enterprise-level organizations
• Maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as a trusted advisor on both technical and business matters
• Build rapport with clients through professional relationship management, demonstrating industry knowledge and business acumen
• Take full ownership of projects from sale through to completion
• Self-manage deliverables, timelines, and client expectations without relying on external project managers
• Implement our products directly, learning and mastering our tools to deliver solutions independently
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership

Requirements

• Strong SQL skills with ability to write complex queries and analyse data
• Proficiency in API testing and integration using tools like Postman
• Experience navigating browser developer tools (Network tab, debugging)
• Comfortable with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
• Ability to quickly learn and master new software platforms and tools
• Experience creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation
• Understanding of the financial services and investment management industry
• Ability to engage in meaningful conversations with investment professionals
• Capacity to ask intelligent questions and follow along in technical and business discussions
• Self-starter with a "do something" mentality and strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work independently without constant direction or supervision
• Proactive problem-solving approach; does not wait for instructions when stuck
• Reliable, committed, and willing to put in the effort required to deliver excellence
• Ability to self-manage projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Comfortable leading client calls and managing stakeholder communications independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly
• Comfortable engaging with clients at all levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Flexible work hours
• Generous leave policy
• Employee wellbeing program
• Ongoing staff appreciation events
• Access to learning platforms
• Working with experts across the globe
• Opportunity to work with leading organizations
• End-to-end project ownership from sale to delivery
• Direct impact on product development and improvement
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment
• Professional development opportunities in both technical and client-facing skills