Empower Business Consultant

Company: Blackdot
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Position:Empower Business ConsultantJob Description:Black Knight is the premier provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan life cycle. Our deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues complements the knowledge, technology and solutions we offer to help our clients achieve their business goals.--Black Knight offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle.JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTIONServes as a senior contributor with expertise in mortgage loan origination system configurations relative to a client organization's business plan and industry requirements. Acts independently or as a member of a project team responsible for providing technical guidance concerning the business implications of the application of various systems. Provides technical consulting on complex projects.GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works individually or within a team on Empower configuration projects to meet specific client requirements.
• Serves as liaison between end-users and the information technology organization consultants during Empower configurations.
• Expertly researches and documents client needs, technology, or regulations related to system design, enhancement, acquiring hardware or software that will impact multiple platforms and/or applications.
• Defines product scope, objectives and requirements. Defines specifications and data models for product development and testing.
• Creates detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Analyzes marketplace, industry, company, technology trends and best practices, vendor products and services, etc. Also analyzes system impacts to other systems and procedures. Provides recommendations on best practices and changes in technology accordingly.
• Devises and/or modifies processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiencies and to solve the most complex business process problems related to computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.
• Assists client in writing test plans and test cases to ensure enhancements made to applications meet client needs and that application integrity is maintained.
• Conducts a variety of tests such as system, integration, readiness, and acceptance tests. Conducts tests using client data to be certain client needs will be met.
• Influences clients, business partners and service providers regarding priorities, hardware/software selection and/or vendor selection.
• Consults directly with the client and may travel to the client site.
• Acts as team leader for technical aspects of consulting projects, leading sub-plans or small projects. May mentor, guide, advise and/or check the work of less experienced Technology Business Consultants.
• May play a key role in the training of client and technical support personnel on enhancements, new systems or procedures.
• Assists with delivering training either one-on-one as knowledge transfer or in a classroom setting, depending on the number in the audience and client preference.
• May serve as pre-sales support specialist when needed.
• May require travel (about 25%)
• Performs other related duties as required.EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINESA Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Prior Mortgage Origination experience highly preferred
  • Functional knowledge in the following area(s) may be required:
  • Empower
  • LOS configurationsGENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • Familiarity with Black Knight products and services (Empower Setup)
    • In-depth knowledge of mortgage-and home-equity services industry and associated regulatory and compliance requirements
    • Knowledge of the tools, techniques and principles used in application development in objective-oriented development, or other relevant technology
    • Proficiency in business modeling and requirements definition disciplines
    • Strong working knowledge of LOS configurations and setup
    • Proficiency in quality management methods, tools and technologies
    • Awareness of system-development protocol
    • Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors)
    • Willingly shares relevant knowledge and expertise to other resources
    • Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, team, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills --- Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take
    • Project management skills, including the ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is successfully completed
    • Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideasTechnology Business Consultant IIIAdvanced professional role. Highly skilled with extensive proficiency. Develops large and/or complex solutions that require analysis and research. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or frequently as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of medium to high complexity that require demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technology business consultants. Works under minimal supervision on complex projects. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires five or more years of demonstrated business analysis/consulting experience at a senior level or higher, demonstrated expert-level technical capabilities, a minimum of five years of mortgage and home equity services consulting or management experience, and at least one project as the technology consulting lead on a "large" project (i.e., a project with duration of more than 6,000 hours or spanning more than 4 months). Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees' diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight's commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day. --Location:Jacksonville, FLTime Type:Full time Posted 2 Days Ago Full time 20-1602 About Us The Industry's Leading Provider of Technology, and--Data and Analytics--Solutions Black Knight--is a--mortgage and finance industries' leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics--solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the entire loan lifecycle. Black Knight--is the provider lenders and servicers rely on to support their--strategic goals and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership.-- Black Knight's--offerings include:
      • Leading origination, servicing and default technologies for lenders and servicers--
      • Data and analytics solutions--to help improve performance, reduce risk, identify opportunities and make more informed decisions--
      • Information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the loan lifecycle, including workflow solutions, invoice management technology, business intelligence and mobile applications
      • Consulting services to help develop strategies that will drive transformative change aimed at improving organizational efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing customer service and competitiveness------

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