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).
- 3+ 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, Moodys RiskCalc).
- Certification in FIS ACBS or related corporate lending solutions.
