Hobbs Madison is a leading consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. We combine deep technical and management expertise to solve complex challenges, enhance capabilities, and drive competitive growth. Our clients include some of the largest banking, insurance and investment firms in the United States.
We are looking for an experienced AVP, Core Applications with a strong background in financial services technology, core banking systems, and application development. This position offers the opportunity to work with financial institutions on core system enhancements, technology modernization, and operational improvements.
You will partner closely with our clients' business and technical teams to evaluate existing core applications, identify opportunities for improvement, and design solutions that support business objectives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Fidelity core banking applications, system integrations, technical requirements, and application implementation within banking or credit union environments.
This is an On-Site, Full-Time position.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business and technical teams to evaluate core banking applications, identify operational challenges, and recommend system enhancements.
- Analyze current-state business processes and application functionality to develop future-state requirements and technical solutions.
- Lead requirements gathering, application design sessions, and collaborative working sessions with business users, developers, and technical stakeholders.
- Support the design, development, configuration, and implementation of Fidelity core banking applications and related integrations.
- Develop functional and technical specifications, use cases, system documentation, and application architecture diagrams.
- Evaluate application interfaces, integration requirements, and dependencies across core banking systems and enterprise applications.
- Coordinate application development, testing, implementation, and system conversion activities to ensure successful delivery.
- Develop implementation plans outlining project timelines, dependencies, risks, resource requirements, and contingency plans.
- Support application testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and validation of system enhancements.
- Collaborate with application administrators, developers, integration specialists, testers, and training teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
- You have 8+ years of experience working with core banking applications or enterprise technology systems within a bank, credit union, or financial services organization.
- You have strong experience with Fidelity core banking applications, including system enhancements, integrations, conversions, or implementations.
- You have 6+ years of experience designing and implementing technical solutions within complex enterprise environments.
- You understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and implementation.
- You have experience with mainframe technologies, preferably IBM z/OS, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, VSAM, or Endevor.
- You understand enterprise application integration concepts, including system adapters, messaging, and publish/subscribe architecture.
- You have experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- You are proficient in documenting application architecture, system workflows, technical designs, and integration dependencies.
- You have experience supporting multiple technology projects while managing priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
- You possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- You communicate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and client stakeholders.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience with core banking applications or enterprise technology systems in banking, credit union, or financial services environments
- Strong experience with Fidelity core banking applications, including enhancements, integrations, conversions, or implementations
- 6+ years of experience designing and implementing technical solutions in complex enterprise environments
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and implementation
- Experience with mainframe technologies, preferably IBM z/OS, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, VSAM, or Endevor
- Understanding of enterprise application integration concepts, including system adapters, messaging, and publish/subscribe architecture
- Experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Proficiency documenting application architecture, system workflows, technical designs, and integration dependencies
- Experience supporting multiple technology projects while managing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication with business leaders, technical teams, and client stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
What We Do
At Hobbs Madison, Inc. we believe in forging a successful partnership between business leaders and their IT partners; we believe that successful companies leverage existing IT platforms to their fullest while positioning themselves to take advantage of emerging solutions and marketplace trends; we believe that companies must be able to successfully convert acquisitions while concurrently improving product capabilities and organizational competitiveness. Our distinctive competence is a unique ability to apply both technical and management expertise to our analysis of client problems and opportunities. This expertise has developed from extensive prior experience in dealing with domestic and international issues requiring knowledge of financial industry technologies, operations, and processes. We are different from other firms in our: Leadership – Our people are senior financial industry technology leaders who have considerable experience with domestic and international banking institutions, insurance companies, and investor services firms. Financial Industry Specialization – We provide a detailed understanding of the needs of the financial services industry. Our consultants have led a broad range of high-profile engagements for global financial services institutions. Speed – Our methodology builds momentum and consensus to achieve results quickly. We combine a tightly integrated methodology with highly seasoned staff to move your organization forward. In addition to the work that we do and the clients that we serve, Hobbs Madison can also be defined by its people. Our people have a unique balance of technical, business, and communication skills, and bring strong consulting experience to each engagement. Our enthusiasm and results-orientation ensures that each client has an extremely positive experience. Our staff members are a unique and valuable resource for our clients. Professional staff members typically have graduate-level university training in finance
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