4 Financial Services jobs in Oman

Project Manager

Should have at least 5+ years of experience in implementation project management in financial services domain, relevant to DATA PLATFORM implementation in financial services

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Manager

Should have at least 5+ years of experience in implementation project management in financial services domain, relevant to DATA PLATFORM implementation in financial services

Determine the project approach, responsibilities, and schedule aligning with the overall program

Ensure that all requirements, work plan, management plans and changes to commitment are communicated to all affected team members

Create a one-page summary for management outlining project status updates and validate it with all relevant stakeholders to highlight their activities and capture their roles and timelines.

Organize and lead regular project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps

Engage business, IT, Operations or any other internal stakeholder and DATA PLATFORM SI partner in detailed business requirement discussions leveraging the existing BRDs available with the Bank for each of the DATA PLATFORM capabilities i.e. marketing, sales, onboarding and servicing

Define quality criteria for project activities including entry/exit criteria; validate compliance to each of the criteria, alert on exceptions that are made if any, to management

Track project deliverables vis-à-vis baseline scope and report variances if any

Proactively identify and report potential risks, inter-dependencies (within the DATA PLATFORM implementation program or any other project ongoing in the bank) or prerequisites that could impact the project timeline or outcomes, develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring minimal disruption

Facilitate communication and collaboration among various teams, including business, IT, Operations or any other internal stakeholder, DATA PLATFORM vendor and SI partner

Technology Architect

10+ years' experience in architecting and implementing highly integrated DATA PLATFORM , including data migration, event streaming and real-time integration

Experience in delivering gap-fit analysis document by understanding business need and translating requirements / user stories into solution design document containing Banking Data Model, Logical Architecture, Physical Architecture (multi-server/multigeography and internet facing deployment), Integration, Deployment and Infrastructure Architecture Official Use This Document is classified as Official Use

Experience in designing Unified Service Desktop by hosting multiple banking application on single platform and supporting front-end integration between hosted applications

Experience in DATA PLATFORM implementation, platform upgrades and contributed to planning, analysis, design, build, test, deploy and post go-live support

Define technical requirements including non-functional aspects like performance, availability, scalability, maintainability, observability ensuring that the DATA PLATFORM solution aligns with the overall business objectives and IT strategy

gage with senior client stakeholders across both IT and business domains to ensure their requirements are understood and met

Develop bank-specific DATA PLATFORM implementation architecture design principles and convey these principles to tech leads and DATA PLATFORM SI partner to ensure adherence

Decide on the technology stack that will be used on the implementation, ensuring it meets the organization's needs and capabilities

Provide guidance to DATA PLATFORM SI partner in creating the target technical architecture blueprint and review it to ensure the architecture is as per bank's guidelines and meets project's overall business and technical objectives

Fully understand the capabilities and limitations of the technical environments that come with any packaged software used by the project

Determine how many staging environment instances are needed and can be supported for Development (interfaces and application), Test, Training, Staging, Production, Production Support

Work closely with all relevant stakeholders such as solution architects, SMEs, and delivery leads to review estimates and solution plans, ensuring alignment with project goals

Perform hardware and network sizing and capacity planning as required to support the solution

Conduct information security risk assessments and define and develop security controls, including those required to support external regulations

Drive performance engineering-related activities such as performance modeling, forecasting, testing, and tuning. Review and signoff performance testing plans, scope and execution results

Lead the architecture and infrastructure analysis and solution design to ensure that the product fulfills the requirements without too much customization, development and adherence to the DATA PLATFORM architecture principles

Work with the support unit to determine how the application is supported in production, including back-ups, disaster recovery, system performance, and project management

Tech Lead

Must have extensive DATA PLATFORM knowledge and experience in data mapping and migration, ensuring data integrity and accuracy, having 8+ years' experience

Oversee the delivery of technical components including SaaS/PaaS technology components. This includes ensuring that all technical aspects of the DATA PLATFORM implementation are executed according to the project plan and meet the required standards.

Oversee customization of the DATA PLATFORM system to fit business processes, ensuring that custom features align with user requirements and review the implication of customization

Ensure appropriate APIs are used to connect DATA PLATFORM with other peripheral applications and services as needed by the DATA PLATFORM SI Partner

Ensure necessary security measures are implemented to protect sensitive customer data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Ensure a comprehensive testing strategy, including but not limited to, unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) is designed

Identify and manage technical resources for the project. This includes rolling them onto the engagement and ensuring they are utilized effectively throughout the project.

Own the design, build, and test of all technology architecture components/solutions. Obtain stakeholder buy-in for application and technical designs

Design and Manage PoCs to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed architecture and technology solutions. Review all deliverables and documentation (including user manuals, FAQs and technical guides) from SI partner's technology teams jointly with Technology Architect to ensure they meet the project requirements and quality standards. This involves regular checks and validations of the work produced by the technical team.

Plan and manage the deployment of the DATA PLATFORM solution. This includes coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth deployment process and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure that the project adheres to the Managed Delivery principles. This involves confirming that all processes and methodologies are followed correctly to deliver a successful DATA PLATFORM implementation.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team. This includes mentoring team members, resolving technical issues, and ensuring that the team is aligned with the project goals and objectives.

Co-ordinate with all relevant technology stakeholders for signoffs on DATA PLATFORM production release and ensure smooth handover of system is done to Run the Bank IT team after Go-live stage

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Project Manager

Should have at least 5+ years of experience in implementation project management in financial services domain, relevant to DATA PLATFORM implementation in financial services

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Manager

Should have at least 5+ years of experience in implementation project management in financial services domain, relevant to DATA PLATFORM implementation in financial services

Determine the project approach, responsibilities, and schedule aligning with the overall program

Ensure that all requirements, work plan, management plans and changes to commitment are communicated to all affected team members

Create a one-page summary for management outlining project status updates and validate it with all relevant stakeholders to highlight their activities and capture their roles and timelines.

Organize and lead regular project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps

Engage business, IT, Operations or any other internal stakeholder and DATA PLATFORM SI partner in detailed business requirement discussions leveraging the existing BRDs available with the Bank for each of the DATA PLATFORM capabilities i.e. marketing, sales, onboarding and servicing

Define quality criteria for project activities including entry/exit criteria; validate compliance to each of the criteria, alert on exceptions that are made if any, to management

Track project deliverables vis-à-vis baseline scope and report variances if any

Proactively identify and report potential risks, inter-dependencies (within the DATA PLATFORM implementation program or any other project ongoing in the bank) or prerequisites that could impact the project timeline or outcomes, develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring minimal disruption

Facilitate communication and collaboration among various teams, including business, IT, Operations or any other internal stakeholder, DATA PLATFORM vendor and SI partner

Technology Architect

10+ years' experience in architecting and implementing highly integrated DATA PLATFORM , including data migration, event streaming and real-time integration

Experience in delivering gap-fit analysis document by understanding business need and translating requirements / user stories into solution design document containing Banking Data Model, Logical Architecture, Physical Architecture (multi-server/multigeography and internet facing deployment), Integration, Deployment and Infrastructure Architecture Official Use This Document is classified as Official Use

Experience in designing Unified Service Desktop by hosting multiple banking application on single platform and supporting front-end integration between hosted applications

Experience in DATA PLATFORM implementation, platform upgrades and contributed to planning, analysis, design, build, test, deploy and post go-live support

Define technical requirements including non-functional aspects like performance, availability, scalability, maintainability, observability ensuring that the DATA PLATFORM solution aligns with the overall business objectives and IT strategy

gage with senior client stakeholders across both IT and business domains to ensure their requirements are understood and met

Develop bank-specific DATA PLATFORM implementation architecture design principles and convey these principles to tech leads and DATA PLATFORM SI partner to ensure adherence

Decide on the technology stack that will be used on the implementation, ensuring it meets the organization's needs and capabilities

Provide guidance to DATA PLATFORM SI partner in creating the target technical architecture blueprint and review it to ensure the architecture is as per bank's guidelines and meets project's overall business and technical objectives

Fully understand the capabilities and limitations of the technical environments that come with any packaged software used by the project

Determine how many staging environment instances are needed and can be supported for Development (interfaces and application), Test, Training, Staging, Production, Production Support

Work closely with all relevant stakeholders such as solution architects, SMEs, and delivery leads to review estimates and solution plans, ensuring alignment with project goals

Perform hardware and network sizing and capacity planning as required to support the solution

Conduct information security risk assessments and define and develop security controls, including those required to support external regulations

Drive performance engineering-related activities such as performance modeling, forecasting, testing, and tuning. Review and signoff performance testing plans, scope and execution results

Lead the architecture and infrastructure analysis and solution design to ensure that the product fulfills the requirements without too much customization, development and adherence to the DATA PLATFORM architecture principles

Work with the support unit to determine how the application is supported in production, including back-ups, disaster recovery, system performance, and project management

Tech Lead

Must have extensive DATA PLATFORM knowledge and experience in data mapping and migration, ensuring data integrity and accuracy, having 8+ years' experience

Oversee the delivery of technical components including SaaS/PaaS technology components. This includes ensuring that all technical aspects of the DATA PLATFORM implementation are executed according to the project plan and meet the required standards.

Oversee customization of the DATA PLATFORM system to fit business processes, ensuring that custom features align with user requirements and review the implication of customization

Ensure appropriate APIs are used to connect DATA PLATFORM with other peripheral applications and services as needed by the DATA PLATFORM SI Partner

Ensure necessary security measures are implemented to protect sensitive customer data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Ensure a comprehensive testing strategy, including but not limited to, unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) is designed

Identify and manage technical resources for the project. This includes rolling them onto the engagement and ensuring they are utilized effectively throughout the project.

Own the design, build, and test of all technology architecture components/solutions. Obtain stakeholder buy-in for application and technical designs

Design and Manage PoCs to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed architecture and technology solutions. Review all deliverables and documentation (including user manuals, FAQs and technical guides) from SI partner's technology teams jointly with Technology Architect to ensure they meet the project requirements and quality standards. This involves regular checks and validations of the work produced by the technical team.

Plan and manage the deployment of the DATA PLATFORM solution. This includes coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth deployment process and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure that the project adheres to the Managed Delivery principles. This involves confirming that all processes and methodologies are followed correctly to deliver a successful DATA PLATFORM implementation.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team. This includes mentoring team members, resolving technical issues, and ensuring that the team is aligned with the project goals and objectives.

Co-ordinate with all relevant technology stakeholders for signoffs on DATA PLATFORM production release and ensure smooth handover of system is done to Run the Bank IT team after Go-live stage

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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1.Role Objective

JOB CONTENT

To lead, guide and supervise the smooth and sound operation of company’s financial planning & reporting function under Finance & Accounts department such as managing company’s budgeting system, producing financial information through quality reports; providing actionable data that will assist Senior Management/BOD planning and managing the core functions and ensure all activities are being carried out as per the process and procedures

2. Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic:

1. Develop Finance & Accounting policies, plans and programs in consultation with key stakeholders which will assist the achievement of PODC’s business plans and strategies and in line with vision and mission of the company.
2. Oversee the function of the Financial Planning & Reporting section to facilitate and meet the objectives of the business in the long run.
3. Provide timely financial inputs and statistics of the on-going projects that allow the CFO and the executive management in key decision making.

Finance:

1. Lead development of company’s planning and budgeting process (both revenue and cost), including the development of effective budget models for departments, utilizing tools to perform work plans and reconciliation of budgets with programmatic work plans and organizational goals.
2. Liaise with Directors of various departments for the preparation of budgets of their respective departments, share budget template (which captures CAPEX, OPEX, Manpower required), assist them wherever required
3. Perform periodic cost and productivity analysis to ensure optimal productivity and return on investment.
4. Liaise with Commercial Department regularly to receive updates on projected revenues.

Operational:

1. Lead the production of financial analysis (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) and presentations for senior management and Board of Directors that will assist them in planning and managing the core functions of the company.
2. Develop regular MIS & financial reports (Routine/Adhoc) which highlights business, port operations volumes, forecasts, trends, budget performance and company’s financial position for key stakeholders and the Management Team.
3. Responsible for presenting Budget Status which highlights Budget utilization and variance.
4. Work closely with Directors of the Departments across the company to monitor and revise budgets throughout the year and life of projects.
5. Ensure compliance with current budget and spending policies, and propose improved policies and systems regarding spending guidelines, cost savings, cost allocation, and annual planning.
6. Assist the Chief Financial Officer, and executive leadership team on special projects that require financial analysis.
7. Work with the Finance team to automize financial reports and reporting processes, to deliver more efficient, effective, and useful reports and analysis.
8. Assist both internal and external auditors by providing relevant information as and when requested.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or related field or as per the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix in PODC.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Accounting & Financewith 3 years in supervisory level. Or as approved in the Minimum Qualifications and Experiences matrix.

Special Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience in budgeting and budget planning including development of annual budgets, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of Accounting software
• Analytical & problem solving ability
• High degree of understanding accounting process & procedures
• Excellent data presentation skills
• Deadline-oriented
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of Variance Analysis
• Excellent Personal and interpersonal skills
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel