Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Lending Functional Lead with deep expertise in FIS ACBS (Asset-Core Banking System) to drive the corporate lending stream of our large-scale Core Banking Transformation program. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing the future-state lending landscape for bilateral, syndicated, and structured lending, as well as trade finance.


The ideal candidate will blend domain mastery in corporate lending with hands-on ACBS proficiency, ensuring business requirements are seamlessly translated into scalable, compliant, and efficient system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Domain & Process Leadership

Lead the functional design of end-to-end corporate lending processes (origination, servicing, syndication, collateral management) within ACBS. Ensure alignment with risk, regulatory, and business policies (e.g., credit approval, covenant monitoring). Define target operating models and process improvements for lending operations.

Solution Design & ACBS Configuration

Translate business requirements into functional specifications and ACBS configurations. Conduct gap analysis between current processes and ACBS capabilities. Collaborate with IT, vendors, and integration teams to validate solutions and manage dependencies (e.g., GL, risk systems, digital channels).

Program Coordination

Act as the functional workstream lead, coordinating across business, IT, and vendor teams. Track deliverables, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely resolution. Support program governance with updates, risk mitigation, and steering committee materials. Align with parallel streams (data migration, testing, integration).

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with stakeholders in corporate banking, risk, compliance, operations, and finance. Facilitate workshops and decision forums to resolve cross-functional challenges. Serve as the trusted SME on ACBS and lending transformation.

Testing & Implementation

Oversee UAT planning and execution for lending functionalities. Support data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities for lending portfolios. Ensure post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory:

10+ years in corporate banking, with expertise in bilateral/syndicated lending and trade finance. Hands-on FIS ACBS experience (configuration, implementation, or functional support). 10+ years in core banking/lending transformation programs (system migration/implementation). Deep knowledge of lending lifecycle processes: credit origination, covenant monitoring, collateral management. Proven program coordination skills in multi-vendor, multi-country environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (up to C-level).

Preferred:

Experience with Agile/Waterfall methodologies and program governance tools (JIRA, Clarity). Familiarity with integration patterns (APIs, microservices) and surrounding systems (e.g., SAP GL, Moody's RiskCalc). * Certification in FIS ACBS or related corporate lending solutions.