Key Responsibilities

Serve as Domain Architect to implement an updated technology foundation for the bank with full capability/accountability for architecture deliverables (process, information, technology etc.) from concept to implementation

Analyze stakeholder requirements, current state architecture, and gaps to create a future state for core banking and payment solution architecture with a focus on reduced complexity, cost efficiencies, reduced risk and/or improved business capabilities

Communicate and influence key elements of one or more technology architectures to both technical and business audiences

Contribute to architecture definition and road map in Core Banking and Payment domains especially around operations re-engineering and digitization.

Build out the knowledge base of the technology teams on leading trends in the APAC under Core banking, Payment domains, and IT delivery in general

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders in both business and IT to assist in defining and delivering high quality solutions

Technical Skills & Experience

At least 7 years’ experience in the IT industry, preferably in large, complex enterprises

At least 7 years of experience in banking technology, including familiarization with digitization (Collections, Credits, Deposits, Loans, Loan Origination, Payments, Receivables, Remittance, Escrow, Liquidity Management, Pricing)

At least 3 years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture in a large, complex, multi-location, multi-national environment

Experience in converting Enterprise Architecture Strategy into executable solution architecture

Deep experience delivering mission-critical, enterprise-scale IT solutions in a heterogeneous technology environment, both in-house built and 3rd-party vendor products

Experience in actual systems development work, with prior coding, functional specifications and technical specifications and systems development and testing experience (in aggregate no less than 5 years)

Understanding of at least one programming language, preferably in the Java family

A deep understanding of all domains of Enterprise Architecture, including the business, data, application, infrastructure and security domains. Able to constructively challenge Enterprise and Solution Architecture for a fault tolerant design

Familiarity with one or more formal Architecture frameworks/methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, BIAN, etc.)

Good understanding and experience in various software development cycle methodologies, including migrating from waterfall to agile methodologies

Broad-based IT knowledge and experience (Hardware, Software, Middleware, Databases). Solid foundation in service-oriented technologies to be able to understand service interdependencies and drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems

Good understanding of Technology Taxonomy (Functional Disposition, Deployment, Performance, Integration Protocols)

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to stakeholders at all levels

Ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable way using a level of detail and terms appropriate to the situation

Capability to think conceptually and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated situations

Must be a good team player and able to influence, and drive consensus amongst stakeholders with conflicting viewpoints and objectives

Ability to effectively communicate, interact with and influence senior technical associates, business and operational partners and executives

Key Domain

Core banking
- Customer demographics and customer preference, deposit products
- Customer and Account lifecycle management

- Customer Communications

Payments
- Domestic / Local Payments, International / Cross Border Payments, Electronic Cheques, Real-Time FX and Contracts, Book Transfers
- B2B, B2C, G2B, G2C, P2P, B2E and G2G

Collections
- Collections Lifecycle, Strategy & Segmentation, Payment Arrangements, Analytics & Reporting, etc

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