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Project Role :Business Architect
Project Role Description :Identify opportunities to deliver tangible business value by assessing the current state, capturing high-level requirements, and defining business solutions. Translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions and operating models. Support transformation by developing business cases and guiding implementation of key initiatives.
Must have skills :Core Banking
Good to have skills :NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Key Responsibilities1 Technical Leadership
Define and review the technical strategy and architecture for the CASA platform implementation, ensuring enterprise architecture, IT standards and business objectives.Provide hands-on technical guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, integration, and system design.Establish and enforce technical governance, ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance requirements.2 Solution Design, Development and IntegrationLead the design, development and delivery of CASA related applications and ensuring seamless integration with vendor solutions like Oracle FLEXCUBE with bank's core and downstream systems like Payments / Trade Finance / Lending / Markets.Integrate with third-party CASA systems and regulatory systemsSupport system migration, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity during transitional phases.Design and build APIs for CASA integration touch points and various CASA related servicesUtilize and manage cloud platforms (eg. Azure, AWS) for hosting and operating CASA systems. Collaborate with vendors, internal IT teams, and stakeholders to provide the solution and troubleshoot issues3 Risk and Quality ManagementIdentify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet business and regulatory requirements.Conduct configuration reviews, performance tuning to ensure robust and scalable solutions.Drive automation and technology best practices to enhance delivery speed, system resilience, and operational efficiency.4 Stakeholder and Vendor ManagementWork closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure alignment between technical and business objectives.Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and platform vendors, ensuring smooth integration and issue resolution.Provide technical insights and updates to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making and project governance.5 Continuous ImprovementStay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation in technology and core banking systems.Document best practices, technical standards, and lessons learned to support future implementations and organizational knowledge sharing.Experience RequirementsStrong expertise in CASA systems, with hands-on experience in integration and implementation of solutions. Oracle FLEXCUBE experience is preferred.Extensive experience in CASA implementations across various markets (preferably APAC region).Extensive experience leading technical delivery of large-scale, multi-market platform implementations in the international banking or financial services sector.Proven track record in overseeing solution design, integration, and end-to-end technical implementation for banking platforms.In-depth knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for platform technology in the financial sector.Ability to manage and collaborate with geographically distributed teams across multiple APAC markets.Preferred Geographical AreasExposure to Asia Pacific markets is highly desirable.Key Skills and
Qualifications1 Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.2 Certifications:Any cloud certifications could be added advantage (AWS or Azure)SWIFT Certifications if any, for instance, ISO 20022, could be value add.TOGAF or other relevant architecture certifications are a plus.3 ISO 20022 Knowledge:ISO 20022 knowledge on the message formats for SWIFTHands on experience working with both MT and MX message details and nuancesTechnical
Skills:Programming:Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, Javascript, shell scripts etcFrameworks:Experience with Java frameworks like Sprint BootCloud Platforms:Familiarity with AWS and Azure servicesHands-on experience with platforms such as DDA's, Customer on-boarding, Reference Data, FX systems for various markets
Additional Information:The candidate should have minimum 15 years of experience in Core Banking.This position is based at our Chennai office.A 15 years full time education is required.
Qualification 15 years full time education
