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Job Description

Responsibilities
Team Leadership:

-       Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, including developers, analysts, and support staff.

-       Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, ensuring high performance and professional growth.

-       Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and provide feedback to team members.

·         Project Management:

-       Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT projects related to cards and payments systems, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

-       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and vendors, to define project requirements and deliverables.

-       Manage project risks, issues, & dependencies, ensuring timely resolution & escalation.

·         System Development and Maintenance:

-       Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level cards and payments systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

-       Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to optimize functionality and user experience.

-       Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in payment processing and data security.

·         Strategic Planning:

-       Work closely with senior management to define the IT roadmap for cards and payments, aligning technology initiatives with business goals.

-       Identify emerging trends and technologies in the payments industry, recommending innovative solutions to enhance the bank’s competitive edge.

-       Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency and quality.

·         Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

-       Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring delivery of products and services.

-       Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business units, risk management, and compliance teams, to ensure alignment on IT priorities and deliverables.

-       Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.

·         Compliance and Security:

-       Ensure all cards and payments systems comply with relevant regulations, including PCI-DSS, GDPR, and local banking laws.

-       Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive customer data and prevent fraud.

-       Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities

Skills Required

• 2-Factor Auth/OAuth/OpenID