Leading Functional Lead

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.