Job Purpose: 

Responsible for the implementation, operation and maintenance of the Bank’s application Portfolios and ensure IT are identified and implemented to increase effectiveness / efficiency of the Bank.

Responsibilities:

Strategic

• Assist to Direct Application structure for the department in line with Bank strategy
• Involve in the process for the development of application for the bank
• Should be able to establish basic IT application structure and network procedures.

Functional

• Assist Core banking solution upgrade from application perspective by understanding its capabilities and limitations
• Design and drive customization and all integrations with the Core Banking System
• Should make sure that all development / changes done towards the core banking are aligned with the Banks strategy

Operational

• Coordinate with business unit to identify the new requirements in System as part of automation
• Monitor all the application integrated to Core system and make sure the swift running
• Involve in the feasibility analysis for any new application proposed
• Involve in technical evaluation of bids relating to IT application
• Should have Knowledge of applications and latest enhancements to support bank business users.
• Propose / Suggest changes in IT Application Policies and Procedures
• Carry out the regular application and system maintenance in order to ensure the availability of the core applications
• Provide Business Support required for the IT applications by ensuring maximum availability and delivering within agreed SLA.
• Should solve the issues reported from Core Banking application   for smooth operation.

People

• Supervise the Problem Solving activities of application support staff.

• Essential (E): Bachelor’s degree in Information management or computer science or any related fields
• Desirable (D): Master’s degree in Information management or computer science or any related fields
• Minimum 3 years in Banking Domain experience

Professional Qualification:

• Desirable: ITIL

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of banking and finance industry, Back Office Operations, Digital Channels, IT Operations
• Experience with a variety of commercial banking platforms:  iMAL solutions
• Proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate with others. Influence and lead change initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and present information
• Oracle, J2EE/Power Builder, MS SQL, PL/SQL and Data analysis.