Core Banking Specialist

Job Purpose: Administer, monitor and resolve issues related to Core Banking Systems Activities (Temenos) while ensuring that the applications are being utilized effectively with the provision of efficient cost-effective solution for the bank users. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Application Development • Monitor and In-charge of the Bank’s overall IT core banking systems so as to minimize response time and maximize efficiency. Systems includes: • Temenos Transact • Temenos Payment Hub • Coordinate with the product development teams to migrate new products into solutions when applicable. • Provide technical support and expertise with respect to the development and integration of IT projects and new systems. • Liaise with business division heads and key staff to translate business requirements into IT solutions. • Liaise with business heads to implement and continuously improve all systems. • Ensure that developed solutions satisfy business and operational requirements. • Identify system interdependencies and flag all issues to Project Management Office. • Participate in developing RFPs and on selecting third party vendors. • Develop required documentation for all new IT core systems and channels projects. System Performance • Monitors the system performance, obtain feedback from users, study complex problems, recommend and initiate resolution and advise on the modifications to enhance system performance. Vendor Management • Monitor vendor staff to ensure that application support standards are followed. • Work closely with third-party vendors to enhance assigned applications for performance, robustness and stability at a competitive costs without compromising on quality. • Provide on-site support to vendors in relation to requests related to applications to facilitate effective service delivery. • Liaise with external bodies to resolve any transaction problems or disputes that cannot be resolved in the Bank. Continuous Improvement • Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices in order to facilitate cost optimisation and productivity improvement. • Launch applications upgrades initiatives and analyse the cost benefits of such upgrades. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent. Experience: • Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant IT experience • Experience in the banking sector is preferred. Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical): • Temenos Arrangement Architecture (AA) | Islamic Products Implementation & Parameterizations • Temenos Payment Hub (TPH) | ISO 20022 Messaging | Local RTGS, SEPA, SWIFT-MX & ACH • Temenos T24 Transact (TAFJ/TAFC) implementation and upgrade • Temenos Data Hub (TDH) | Data Migration, configurations including DES & DLM assessments • COB Management | COB execution and performance optimization • Core L3 Java Development | Extensibility Framework • T24 Integration Framework (IF, IRIS) | API Integrations | T24 Workbench & Design Studio • Oracle, SQL Server | JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ; Oracle, SQL, and MySQL databases • Knowledgeable in Temenos Data Model, AA/Non-AA products, and core banking modules. • Troubleshooting of performance issues related T24 and DLM jobs. Show more Show less

Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant IT experience. Experience in the banking sector is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or equivalent.

Monitor and In-charge of the Bank’s overall IT core banking systems (Temenos) to minimize response time and maximize efficiency. Coordinate with product development teams to migrate new products into solutions when applicable. Provide technical support and expertise with respect to the development and integration of IT projects and new systems. Liaise with business division heads to translate and implement business requirements into IT solutions. Ensure that developed solutions satisfy business and operational requirements. Identify system interdependencies and flag issues to Project Management Office. Participate in developing RFPs and in selecting third party vendors. Develop required documentation for all new IT core systems and channels projects. Monitor system performance, obtain user feedback, study complex problems, and initiate resolution. Liaise with external bodies to resolve transaction problems or disputes. Drive continuous improvement, launch upgrade initiatives and analyse cost benefits.