Expert Core Systems

AL AHLI BANK OF KUWAIT; al Asimah; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Kuwait is seeking an experienced IT professional to oversee core banking systems and enhance business processes. The role involves managing requirements for banking applications, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement effective solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in IT within the banking sector.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of IT experience.
• System operations and development experience in the banking sector.
• Development experience in major technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage requirements for core banking applications.
• Maintain and configure parameters for the Finacle core banking system.
• Oversee solution implementation and manage project timelines.

Skills

Project management planning and experience

Awareness of audit and risk management

IT performance and quality management techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Certification/Experience

Job description

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To oversee core banking systems and provide IT support for business process improvement initiatives, including analyzing current processes and designing new, efficient workflows.

Generic Accountabilities

2. Corporate Governance and Compliance: Work fully within risk policies and procedures and compliance regulations, ensuring all divisional activities adhere to corporate governance & regulatory/legal frameworks.

Policies & Processes: Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures, conducting regular reviews to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Risk Management: Collaborate with Risk Management to ensure the function operates within set frameworks, proactively monitor and report risk exposure to enhance control effectiveness.

Compliance: Fully comply with ABK’s compliance regulations and standards.

Specific Accountabilities

• Requirements Management: Define and manage the requirements for core banking applications, prepare specifications, and align available applications with business needs.
• Parameter Maintenance: Maintain and configure parameters for the Finacle core banking system across various business areas, serve as the primary contact for queries, ensure version control, and resolve related issues in collaboration with functional teams.
• Solution Management: Identify or source applications that meet user specifications, are cost-effective, and compatible with existing systems.
• Testing and Development: Conduct application testing with users, perform risk assessments, and prepare comprehensive rollout programs.
• Rollout Management: Oversee solution implementation, manage project timelines, communication, and training to ensure successful adoption.
• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Manage sourcing of applications, foster relationships with suppliers and consultants to ensure optimal delivery.
• Business Relationship Management: Engage proactively with business units to identify needs and address concerns, providing regular updates to IT and business stakeholders.

Job Success Factors

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Certification/Experience

Experience

• At least 9 years of IT experience
• System operations and development experience in the banking sector
• Development experience in major technologies

Skills

• Project management planning and experience
• Awareness of audit and risk management
• IT performance and quality management techniques

Work Contact

Internal: PMO, IT Security & all business units

External: Vendors