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Unit Head Applications |
| Category: |
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Software Development |
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1 |
| Job Location: |
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Lahore |
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No Preference |
| Minimum Education: |
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Masters |
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MCS / MIT /MBA |
| Career Level: |
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Department Head |
| Minimum Experience: |
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10 Years |
| Salary Range: |
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PKR 0 to 0 per Month |
| Apply By: |
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Dec 4, 2020 |
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| Job Description: |
JOB SUMMARY:
This role will be responsible for managing the successful implementation and management of all business applications (such as core banking, mobile, and branchless banking) in terms of day to day coordination internally with various departments as well as externally with vendors, technology partners, super agents, regulator, etc., preparing necessary documentation, RFPs, budgets, plans, updates, obtaining legal reviews of contracts, processing procurement approvals, and ensuring completion of all deliverables and stages through to deployment, pilots and commercial launch.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Provide thought leadership in building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs
- Maintain regular and effective coordination with business stakeholders in order to align applications roadmap with business needs and challenges
- Assess the applications architecture currently in place and working with stakeholders to recommend solutions to improve it; Assess the business impact that certain technical choices have, and recommend solutions accordingly
- Provide supervision and guidance to development teams (internal / 3rd party)
- Continually research current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed
- Actively contribute towards design and automation of organizational business process improvements
- Ensure availability and performance of applications/3rd party integrations/APIs/channels as per desired standards; report and resolve incidents as per bank’s protocols
- Develop and maintain connections with applications technology providers, peers in the industry, and relevant stakeholders
- Monitor applications’ service level agreements and conduct regular performance reviews with associated vendors
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong technical orientation related to the job along with ability to articulate and liaise with business stakeholders effectively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize, evaluate, and brainstorm solutions
- Sound knowledge of applications and databases design, SDLC, software quality assurance standards, mobile apps development and release cycles
- Ability to anticipate problems and proactively take measures to control or minimise them
- The ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough understanding of financial/banking operations and their translation into applications
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Company Name: Finca Microfinance Bank
Company Description:
pFINCA is a globally recognized microfinance organization working in 5 continents and in 23 countries. FINCA provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs; build assets and improve their standard of living. In 2013, FINCA acquired a majority share of Kashf Microfinance Bank Ltd. and later in November, the bank was rebranded to "FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd"./ppFINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd is now in more than 90 cities across Pakistan with over 100 outlets. It is one of the fastest growing financial institutions in Pakistan backed with global expertise. The growing presence in Pakistan across more than 100 cities ensures that access to financial services is at the disposal of every Pakistani. FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd. not only provides financial solutions to lowest income entrepreneurs of Pakistan but also strive to create a positive social impact through job creation and poverty alleviation. A research study has shown that 1 loan creates a minimum of 3 jobs./ppFINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd is a full service bank established under license by the State Bank of Pakistan. As a member of 1Link, FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd. gives fund accessibility to its customers 24/7 through more than 7,000 ATMs across Pakistan. Each outlet is fully equipped with the latest banking softwares which provide robust online facilities. Our institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer(EOE) and offers its employees an enabling environment to learn, grow and excel not just in their own area of expertise, but also empowers them to exchange experiences and ideas with peers and supervisors, thereby continuously bringing about innovation and improvement in all facets of our business. Moreover, our well-rounded training program caters to the development needs of employees at all levels to ensure that they get a chance to grow as the institution progresses, and at the same time, our employee engagement initiatives are designed t
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