FIS Front Arena Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used FIS Front Arena
Christos Poulkas
Last position:
Product management for the case handling system at Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)
- Technical translation of customer requirements into actionable solutions
- Support for technical aspects of product development
- Analysis of technically complex processes
- Support during test execution
- Close collaboration and coordination with the vendor
Thomas Schulze
Last position:
Business Analyst, Partial Project Lead, Testing at IDS GmbH - Analysis and Reporting Services (Allianz SE)
- Extension of the web app for regulatory content (PRIIPs) in insurance
- Process adjustments and automation for report creation and text and cost changes
- Display and verification of current performance and risk values
- Functional and regression testing with Micro Focus ALM
- UAT
Alf Kern
Last position:
Application Support at Netto Online Supermarkets
- Application support for the e-commerce presence of the Netto Online Supermarket chain [link]
- Webshop runs with PIM, ERP and Diva software - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- ITIL incident, change and problem management
- Diva components include ERP, CRM, OMS, WMS and POS
- Receiving, handling and, if needed, forwarding user requests
- Error analysis and support with problem solving
- Monitoring/orchestration of the individual systems
- Day-to-day collaboration with external service providers and development team
- User management and second-level support activities
- System logging/maintenance of external interfaces
- Application administration with Jira and Confluence in QA and production environments
- Technology: Windows Server 2008, Linux servers, MS SQL Server
Jens-Peter Voßeler
Last position:
Responsible for Accounting, Regulatory Reporting and Controlling at Deutsche Bank
- Support integration of BHW's MM and IRS products into Deutsche Bank
- Manage NPA process for swaptions from BHW to Deutsche Bank
- Integrate BHW's MM and IRS products into Deutsche Bank (meeting Go-live criteria, release cycles, etc.)
- Set up new processes: collateral and margining processes
- Create short-term workarounds
- Implement NPA process for swaptions: responsible for accounting, regulatory reporting and controlling
- Coordinate with the above-mentioned business units
- Create NPA swaption product concept
Thomas Heller
Last position:
Head of Finance (Financial Controller) at Collins Foods Germany
- Built up the finance department after company start-up
- Implemented JD Edwards and SAP Concur
- Responsible for accounting and controlling with a team of 12 employees in the Netherlands and Germany
- Prepared annual financial statements including data preparation and coordination with auditors for audits
- Reported to the CFO, CEO and COO
- Networked and improved collaboration with external and internal partners
- Created budgets and forecasts
- Implemented new financial and invoice processing software
- Managed and controlled projects
- Optimized processes
Ronny Herold
Last position:
Förderbank Deutschland
- Extraction and transformation of relevant data from the SAP system developed for the bank and consolidation into the existing reporting environment
- Integration of the data into the existing BI model (extending the star schema to a galaxy schema) for generating the funding committee report and the business development report
- Ensuring data quality
- Knowledge transfer to department staff (SAP, SQL database, Power Pivot, DAX)
Thomas Simon
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst at exprio Services GmbH
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Statistics of experts using FIS Front Arena
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Finance, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Finance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using FIS Front Arena
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Trading setup
FIS Front Arena, often called Front Arena, is used in capital markets for trade processing, pricing, and risk workflows. It sits in banks and trading firms that need a stable setup for front-office operations, control, and downstream processing.
What experts do
- Configure products, books, and trading workflows
- Support pricing, valuation, and risk views
- Connect market data and reference data feeds
- Tune interfaces for booking and settlement flows
Strong specialists know how Front Arena fits into daily trading work, not just the screen layout. They understand how changes in instruments, limits, or data sources affect the wider setup.
Ecosystem fit
Front Arena is often discussed with legacy SunGard Front Arena, vendor support around FIS, and surrounding market infrastructure. Work may also touch FIX, database layers, batch jobs, and internal integration services.
A good specialist can read the full chain from input to booking output. That matters when a change looks small but affects pricing, controls, or reconciliation.
When to bring help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when they need a release, a migration, or a recovery from a tricky production issue. It also helps when internal specialists are busy with other trading systems or when an older setup still needs careful maintenance.
In Germany, this often means working with teams that expect clear documentation, precise handovers, and English plus German communication where needed.
Signs of quality
- Has hands-on Front Arena delivery, not only support theory
- Understands trading product structures and risk impact
- Works cleanly with business users and technical teams
- Can explain changes in plain language
Strong professionals test edge cases, check downstream effects, and keep documentation useful. They do not stop at a working screen; they make sure the process holds up in live trading.
Typical projects
Front Arena specialists are often brought in for new product setup, integration work, upgrade support, and incident analysis. They may also help with reporting logic, valuation checks, or adapting the system to local trading rules.
The best work is practical and specific. It keeps the platform stable while making the trading process easier to run and support.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about FIS Front Arena — answered in short.
FIS Front Arena is used for trade capture, pricing, risk, and related processing in capital markets. Teams rely on it when they need controlled workflows around instruments, books, and market data. It is common in environments where front-office activity must connect cleanly to downstream systems.
Front Arena is the name many people still use, while SunGard Front Arena is a common former vendor reference. Today it is usually associated with FIS, but the old name still appears in searches, project histories, and support conversations. If you hire for it, make sure the specialist understands the current setup as well as the legacy context.
A strong FIS Front Arena specialist has worked on real trading workflows, not only on generic application support. Look for people who understand product setup, pricing logic, interfaces, and how changes affect risk or settlement. Clear communication matters just as much as technical depth.
A good Front Arena profile often includes SQL, database troubleshooting, market data handling, and integration work. FIX knowledge can help, as can familiarity with batch processing and release coordination. In some projects, scripting or interface mapping knowledge is also useful.
A FIS Front Arena project usually needs someone who has already handled similar delivery work in a live trading setup. Simple configuration tasks may be easier to staff, but integration, migration, or incident recovery calls for deeper system knowledge. The key is proven practical work, not a long résumé alone.
Yes, much of the Front Arena work can be done remotely if access, security, and communication are set up well. Some projects still benefit from on-site time in Germany, especially at the start, during go-live, or when teams need close coordination. Hybrid work is often the most practical option.
Ask for examples of live issues they solved in FIS Front Arena, especially around pricing, booking, integration, or release work. Good specialists can explain the root cause, the fix, and the business impact without hiding behind jargon. You want someone who thinks in workflows, controls, and downstream effects.
When teams evaluate Front Arena, they often compare it with other capital-markets platforms used for trading, risk, and product processing. The right choice depends on the instrument set, integration landscape, and how much legacy logic already exists. A good specialist should understand why the current system was chosen and where it needs careful handling.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 849 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Italian (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (57%), and Professional Services (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used FIS Front Arena in their recent projects are Finance (86%), Information Technology (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used FIS Front Arena
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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