Job Overview
Group Head – Digital Banking Core Transformation & Next-Gen Ledger Systems (Remote) – United Arab Emirates
Engagement Model
Executive Transformation Leadership | Core Banking Modernization | Financial Systems Re-Architecture
1.0 Strategic Thesis
Across United Arab Emirates, financial institutions are confronting a structural inflection point: legacy core banking systems—historically monolithic, batch-driven, and inflexible—are no longer capable of supporting real-time, API-native, and ecosystem-integrated financial services.
This role exists to lead a full-spectrum transformation of core banking architecture, transitioning toward:
- Event-driven, real-time processing engines
- Modular, composable banking capabilities
- Ledger systems capable of handling multi-asset, multi-currency, and programmable transactions
You will redefine the foundational infrastructure upon which all digital financial services operate.
2.0 Transformation Scope
2.1 Core Ledger Re-Engineering
- Design and deploy next-generation ledger systems:
- Real-time double-entry processing
- Multi-dimensional ledger structures (accounts, wallets, tokens)
- Enable atomic transaction integrity across distributed systems
2.2 Core Banking Decomposition Strategy
- Break monolithic cores into:
- Microservices-based banking functions
- API-accessible financial primitives
- Enable independent scaling of deposits, payments, lending modules
2.3 Event-Driven Financial Architecture
- Implement event streaming platforms:
- Kafka / Pulsar-based transaction propagation
- Enable real-time state synchronization across all financial services
2.4 Integration Layer Modernization
- Build API gateways enabling:
- Open banking compliance
- Third-party ecosystem participation
- Design orchestration layers connecting:
- Legacy systems
- Fintech platforms
- External financial services
2.5 Migration & Coexistence Strategy
- Architect phased migration frameworks:
- Parallel run strategies
- Data reconciliation models
- Ensure zero disruption to existing financial operations
3.0 Candidate Architecture
Deep Technical Expertise
- Core banking platforms, ledger systems, financial transaction engines
- Distributed systems design and cloud-native infrastructure
Transformation Leadership
- Proven experience leading multi-year financial system overhauls
Strategic Systems Thinking
- Ability to design infrastructure aligned with:
- Regulatory evolution
- Digital banking trends
- Ecosystem integration
4.0 Performance Metrics
- Reduction in batch processing dependency
- Real-time transaction adoption rates
- System scalability benchmarks
- Successful migration milestones
5.0 Compensation Framework
- Executive-tier global compensation
- Transformation milestone incentives
- Long-term infrastructure modernization bonuses
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