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.