Core Banking Business Architect (Financial Services) Senior Manager, Technology Consulting

at EY

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Employment Type: full_time


Job Description

<p>At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services Consulting and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including banking and capital markets, insurance, and wealth &amp; asset management, we provide integrated consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The opportunity</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">EY’s consulting professionals bring a wealth of experience in working with major financial institutions to align their operating model and infrastructure to business strategy. We assemble the right multi-disciplinary teams, use consistent and proven global methodologies and tools, and draw on the full breadth of EY’s global network, to deliver value and trusted advice to the clients.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Our key service offerings cover business and technology strategy &amp; transformation, customer and distribution effectiveness, operations, shared services / outsourcing support, performance management, program advisory, enterprise intelligence, risk management and regulatory change.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Your key responsibilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">As the Core Banking Business Architect, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic and technical guidance to our clients in the banking industry. You will work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, to design and implement efficient and scalable core banking solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the success of our clients' core banking transformation initiatives. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Core Banking System Design: </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Collaborate with clients' stakeholders to understand their core banking system requirements and develop innovative architectural designs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Design end-to-end business architectures, process flows, and data models aligned with clients' core banking objectives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Ensure seamless integration of the core banking system with existing infrastructure and compliance with regulatory standards.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the core banking system implementation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><ol start="2"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Stakeholder Collaboration: </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Engage with clients' business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and IT teams to identify their specific needs and translate them into pragmatic core banking system solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Conduct workshops and interactive sessions to gather business requirements and elicit actionable insights.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Foster collaboration between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and obtain buy-in for core banking transformation initiatives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><ol start="3"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Solution Evaluation and Selection:</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Assess solution capabilities, scalability, performance, and security in accordance with clients' specific criteria.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Develop comprehensive business cases and deliver persuasive presentations to senior management.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><ol start="4"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">System Implementation and Integration:</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Work closely with clients and project teams to oversee and guide the successful implementation of core banking systems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Collaborate with IT teams to manage system integrations, data migration, and comprehensive testing activities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of core banking system implementations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><ol start="5"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Governance and Compliance:</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and data security requirements throughout core banking system implementations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Develop and maintain system governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif">Provide expert guidance on risk mitigation strategies and establish controls to safeguard sensitive information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Skills and attributes for success</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading-edge best practices</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Good team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To qualify for the role you must have</span></span></span></span></b> </span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree will be a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Extensive experience (10+ years) as a Core banking Business Architect or in a similar role within the financial services industry. Deep hands-on knowledge about Temenos T24 or Finacle will be preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">In-depth knowledge of core banking systems, architectural principles, and industry best practices.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong understanding of banking processes, products, and regulatory frameworks.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Proven ability to lead and facilitate workshops, gather business requirements, and effectively manage stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong understanding and coding skills in Java, Core JAVA and Selenium.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Experience in API automation and Test Data management techniques.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Expertise in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure etc.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Experience in Functional testing of Core banking applications like T24 and Payments applications like TPH </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Proficient in </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">system integration concepts, data modeling, and</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Project management experience would be advantageous.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">What we look for</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">What working at EY offers</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer you:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Continuous learning:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Success as defined by you:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Transformative leadership: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Diverse and inclusive culture:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">  </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join us in building a better working world.</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#39;Arial&#39;, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Apply now.</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>EY | Shape the future with confidence</b><br> <br>EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  <br> <br>Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  <br> <br>Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.  </p>