AU Small Finance Bank—lead - Trade Finance

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Description: Job Specification: Lead – Trade Finance & Corporate Loans 1. Position Overview Lead the technology delivery, implementation, and lifecycle management for the bank's core Corporate Lending and Trade Finance platforms. - Role: IT Delivery Manager - Location: Mumbai - Department: Information Technology - Reporting to: Head of Wholesale Banking Technology 2. Core Responsibilities Execute Technology Delivery - Manage end-to-end delivery of scalable IT applications for Trade Finance and Corporate Loans. - Lead large-scale implementations, system upgrades, migration projects, and routine version rollouts. - Oversee product customization, system configuration, and code deployment across environments. Manage Architecture & System Integration - Design robust integrations between core platforms and enterprise mid-office/back-office systems. - Govern API banking connections linking corporate client ERPs directly to bank platforms. - Ensure alignment with security standards, identity management, and data encryption protocols. Drive BSG & Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with the Business Solutions Group to convert functional specifications (FSDs) into technical designs. - Bridge communication gaps between corporate business units, risk teams, and internal IT squads. - Facilitate comprehensive UAT support, technical defect triaging, and sign-off processes. Oversee Vendor & Team Management - Manage relationships with product vendors (e.g., Finacle, Misys/Finastra, Intellect) regarding SLAs and delivery timelines. - Lead an internal team of technical architects, software developers, and business analysts. - Optimize delivery resource allocation to balance new feature pipelines with system maintenance. 3. Key Qualifications & Skills [Technical Expertise] ────► Finacle / Finastra / Intellect Systems [Functional Depth] ────► Structured Trade, Supply Chain, Corporate Loans [Integration & Tech] ────► Microservices, REST APIs, Oracle SQL, Java Technical Competencies - Platform Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with standard platforms like Finacle Corporate Banking, Finastra (Fusion Fabric/Trade Innovation), Intellect Design, or Flexcube. - Architecture: Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, ESB middleware, and cloud deployments. - Databases & Tools: Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting, and modern DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Functional Competencies - Trade Finance: Comprehensive ownership of Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), Bills Material, Remittances, and Supply Chain Finance (SCF). - Corporate Loans: Deep understanding of Term Loans, Working Capital facilities (CC/OD), Syndicated Loans, Bilateral Loans, and Collateral Management modules. - Regulatory Landscape: Firm grasp of RBI compliance guidelines, FEMA regulations, SWIFT messaging infrastructure, and SFMS networks. Experience & Education - Experience: 12 to 18 years in Banking IT or Financial Technology consulting, with at least 5 years leading delivery teams. - Education: B.E. / B.Tech / MCA from a recognized institution. MBA or certifications like PMP, Agile Scrum Master, or CDCS will be a distinct advantage.