Banking Systems Product Specialist

Our client seeks a Banking Systems Product Specialist to join their team. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the continuous health and operational performance of the core banking system and connected platforms. Monitor system behaviour, identify issues, and implement preventative measures to maintain stability, accuracy, and security. Own operational incidents from triage through to resolution, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. Work closely with the Bank Product Manager and the Bank Programme Manager ensuring alignment with and delivery of the product roadmap. Translate business requirements into operational and technical specifications. Engage with system vendors to assess feasibility, design solutions, and support build cycles. Lead UAT/QA testing for new features and ensure readiness for deployment. Develop operational processes, procedures, and training materials for handover into BAU. Manage relationships with core system providers and third party partners. Coordinate release cycles, maintenance windows, and system upgrades. Ensure integrations (payments, FX, online banking, APIs) remain stable and aligned with business needs. Monitor regulatory and industry changes (e.g., ISO20022, payment scheme updates). Ensure the Bank remains compliant and raise projects where changes are required. Represent the Bank at relevant industry groups and forums. Key Skills & Experience: At least 5 years' experience working with core banking systems and third-party integrations (payments, FX, gateways). Strong understanding of banking operations: account structures, interest/tax parameters, payment cut-offs, currency handling, and accounting entries. Knowledge of online banking connectivity and straight-through processing principles. Strong understanding of payment messaging formats (SWIFT, SEPA, BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments). Experience within a regulated banking environment; Isle of Man regulatory knowledge advantageous. Ability to understand system configuration, data flows, and API connectivity principles. Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues and propose effective solutions. Comfortable working with data to produce MI/BI and support decision making. Excellent communication skills across operational and strategic levels. Ability to train colleagues, document processes, and support knowledge transfer. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multiple teams. If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16296