Job description

Location:
Mumbai
Department:
Core Banking
Division:
IBP Digital and Technology
Employment Type:
Full time
Salary:
Competitive

Application Support Head Core Banking Global (13070)

Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Team Description

Investec Mumbai is seeking an experienced Global Core Banking Application Lead within the Group Technology function.

This role is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end application technology landscape of Investec's core banking platforms across all regions, ensuring seamless support, stability, and innovation across Private Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Investec for Business globally.

The successful candidate will be part of leading global delivery, modernization, and operational excellence for the core banking application suite, collaborating closely with business and technology teams across South Africa, the UK, and other locations to drive strategic alignment and service continuity

Core Skills & Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.

Preferable:

Finacle Core Banking Certified Professional
CBAP or similar analysis certification
Agile / Product Owner / Scrum certification (e.g. CSPO, PSPO, SAFe)

Experience:

8–12 years in Technology / Business Systems / Solution Analysis, preferably in banking or financial services.
Hands-on exposure to a core banking platform (Finacle strongly preferred) across multiple modules (accounts, deposits, lending, payments, etc.).
Proven experience designing solutions in a complex, integrated environment, including integrations with legacy and strategic systems.
Experience of working on large change programs such as core banking migration, major product launches or regulatory change.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.

Description of role & key responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Contribute to and execute the global strategy for Core Banking applications to align with Investec's overall technology and business objectives.
Contribute to and maintain the global system roadmap and people strategy to deliver on strategic priorities.
Drive the rationalization, simplification, and modernization of the global core banking technology stack.
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to prioritize and deliver key initiatives as part of a unified Global Banking Technology capability.

Stakeholder Management

Accountability for the application/s stability and integrity across time, and their alignment to Private Bank, Investec Corporate & Institutional Banking, Investec for Business & Specialist Bank strategy.
Deliver timeous technology solutions in response to business needs.
Manage stakeholder relations and expectations.

Vendor management

Managing vendor engagements across Contract Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management and Performance Management.
Manage all existing SLAs.
Effectively manage all costs involved with development and associated with SLAs.

Planned Initiative delivery

Adherence and alignment to Global Technology operating model in the delivery process.
Influence the evolution of the operating model change.
Align day to day tasks to the broader purpose.
Ensure alignment to governance in tech team and industry where relevant.

People Management

Creating a productive and focused team by ensuring clearly define roles and responsibilities with the team.
Defined, explanation and re-iteration of team goals.
Eliminate and manage key person dependencies.
Manage Performance – Provide regular and honest feedback to all
Subscribe to and embed Investec culture and values into the team/s.
Ensure regular individual objectives discussions to align on expectations and the management thereof.
Empower the team to make decisions quicker and escalate issues and risks appropriately.

IT Practices

Ensure the focus on continuously improving the IT practices (Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Testing & Application Management) within the team by aligning with the broader team forums and processes.
Industry alignment
Ensure alignment to industry standards in design and operations. The following industry forums are key to ensuring industry alignment: PASA (Payments Association of South Africa), BASA (Banking Association of South Africa), SARB FinTech Forum and BankServ.

General

Managing the day-to-day area activities including business as usual changes and daily operations.
Ensure efficient and effective processes in place.
Manage and maintain the domain budget ensuring that development costs and activities remain within budget.

What's in it for me?

At Investec, you'll be empowered to bring your authentic self, contribute new ideas, and grow alongside colleagues who share your drive for excellence. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will share in our purpose of creating enduring worth and together, we'll achieve things tomorrow that hardly seem possible today

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.

Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.

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