Core Banking Specialist

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Core Banking Specialist is a technical professional with
expertise in implementing the Equation core banking solution. This role focuses
on supporting new requirements through internal API development, analyzing and
resolving technical issues, and managing interactions with users, vendors, and
internal technical teams. Experience with additional Mysis products, such as
TI, is advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Technical Leadership and
Application Governance:

o Lead the technical
management, support, and development of core banking applications, ensuring
system stability, service continuity, and adherence to application governance
standards.

o Oversee the delivery and
implementation of system enhancements and releases, ensuring technical
readiness and effective communication with relevant teams and departments.

o Lead the resolution of
complex technical incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, appropriate
vendor escalation, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent
recurrence.

o Oversee interface testing
and certification for system integrations, ensuring compliance with technical
standards and readiness for production deployment.

· Business Stakeholder and
Vendor Management:

o Lead engagement with
business stakeholders to assess system issues, define requirements, and
prioritize changes in line with business needs and operational impact.

o Manage vendor delivery and
technical performance, ensuring system packages and fixes meet agreed
requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

o Drive the resolution of
outstanding vendor issues and escalate delivery risks to relevant management
stakeholders.

· System Optimization and
Continuous Improvement:

o Drive the assessment and
enhancement of core banking functionality to support evolving operational
requirements and business priorities.

o Define and prioritize
improvements that strengthen system performance, reliability, operational
efficiency, and user experience.

o Evaluate proposed technical
solutions and recommend approaches that balance business value, implementation
feasibility, and system risk.

· Project Leadership and
Delivery:

o Lead the core banking
technical workstream within IT projects, ensuring solutions align with business
objectives, architectural standards, and operational requirements.

o Oversee technical planning,
dependencies, risks, testing, and implementation readiness to support
successful project delivery.

o Coordinate cross-functional
teams and vendors to resolve technical challenges and ensure a controlled
transition into production and ongoing support.

· Process Innovation,
Automation & Digitalization:

o Drive continuous process
improvement through innovative, automated, and digital solutions once required

· Business Control &
Governance

o Ensure adherence to the
bank's policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in all
operational activities.

· Self/People Development
& Continuous Learning:

o Continually update oneself
through knowledge acquisition, on-the-job training, or project involvement;
advocate and support others to do the same.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science or Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of
experience in the banking sector or IT companies supporting financial
institutions