Varicent ICM Expert

We’re seeking a highly experienced Varicent ICM Expert to join a leading organisation in Melbourne CBD on an initial 12-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a hands-on, technical role ideal for someone who thrives in complex compensation environments and enjoys optimising performance at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Varicent ICM Expertise

• Develop and optimise VQL (Varicent Query Language) within Composer, with a focus on refactoring component-level logic to reduce calculation overhead.
• Design and maintain complex commission models, including trail commissions and multi-tier aggregator hierarchies.
• Configure and manage core system components such as Presenter, Workflow, and Scheduler for high-volume batch processing.
• Implement and enhance clawback and arrears logic, ensuring accurate recoveries and adjustments.
• Drive performance tuning initiatives, including data partitioning, lookup optimisation, and multi-threading to reduce batch windows.

Python & Data Engineering

• Manage and maintain a large library of 100+ Python scripts supporting data ingestion and transformation.
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and automated alerting frameworks.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including version control, code governance, and deployment pipelines.

Technical Infrastructure & SQL

• Leverage advanced SQL (stored procedures, window functions, views) to support high-speed data processing.
• Perform database profiling, including execution plan analysis and indexing optimisation for large datasets.
• Build data lineage and reconciliation frameworks, ensuring full traceability from source to Varicent outputs.

Banking & Operational Excellence

• Manage batch window governance, ensuring timely delivery aligned with strict business readiness deadlines.
• Lead environment migrations across development, testing, and production models.
• Ensure adherence to financial compliance and audit standards.
• Act as a key escalation point for incident resolution, diagnosing and resolving calculation discrepancies.

About You

• Proven hands-on experience with Varicent ICM (Composer, Presenter, Workflow, Scheduler).
• Strong background in commission systems within banking or financial services.
• Advanced skills in SQL and Python, with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Experience delivering in high-pressure, time-critical batch processing environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional troubleshooting capabilities.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term engagement (12 months + extensions)
• Market rates
• Central Melbourne CBD location with a collaborative team environment

What you need to do now

If you are interested, please email an updated copy of your CV to Vishal at ***email_hidden***