Integration Manager: Alliance Banking

Job Mission / Objective

 The Alliance Banking Integration Manager is responsible for managing the seamless integration of partner technology and data infrastructure with the bank’s systems, ensuring alignment with Group Architecture standards and compliance with data policies and regulatory requirements

Project Management

• The Alliance Banking Integration Managing is responsible for partner-related technology projects, facilitating technical testing, and resolving technical issues through an automated ticketing system.
• Oversee the end-to-end integration process, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for integration projects.
• Design and document integration workflows, processes, and technical architectures.
• Assess compatibility and feasibility of partner systems with the bank’s infrastructure.
• Lead system testing and validation activities to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Establish monitoring systems to ensure the performance and reliability of integrated solutions

Compliance and Security

• Ensure integration processes comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards.
• Implement security protocols to safeguard sensitive data during integration.
• Compliance with cybersecurity protocols and Joint Standard 1 & 2, including the number of issues identified and rectified.
• Ensuring the strength of technology and access controls over shared systems, with fewer security breaches or unauthorized access.

Integration of partner technology and data infrastructure

• Responsible for managing the seamless integration of partner technology and data infrastructure with the bank’s systems.
• Ensuring alignment with Group Architecture standards and compliance with data policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the technical onboarding of partners and automates partner data feeds.
• Ensures robust security and access controls across shared systems.
• Ensure seamless exchange of data between partner systems and the Alliance Banking infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain data quality and consistency across integrated systems.
• Provide post-integration support and troubleshooting assistance to partners and stakeholders

Data Analysis

• The Integration Manager conducts data analysis on partner performance to enhance data quality and supports broader product development and relationship strategies.
• Analyze the performance of integrated systems, including data flow efficiency, system latency, and data processing times.
• Use data analysis to identify bottlenecks or areas of improvement in the integration process and optimize performance

People management

• Close collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential to ensure integration processes are secure, efficient, and aligned with the bank’s strategic goals

Academic Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Work Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience in business-to-bank integration lifecycle/project management, or similar integration, as well as IT infrastructure, banking technology

Skills / Specialized Know How:

• Expertise in systems integration, data architecture, and project management
• Experience with API management, cloud technologies, and security protocols (cybersecurity, Joint Standard 1 & 2)
• Strong knowledge of banking systems, technical onboarding, and automation
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies

Competencies:

• Manage people at different levels, work under pressure and deadlines, meticulous and attention to detail, forward planning, good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital Appreciation

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Group Life Cover
• Income Disability Cover
• Funeral Cover
• Training & Development