Lead Core Banking Technology

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 f .