Vice President - Technology - Payment Gateways (Oracle Banking Payments)

Mashreq · Bengaluru

Vice President – Payments Platforms will serve as the strategic and technical leader responsible for the modernization, governance, and innovation of the bank’s payments ecosystem, with a key mandate to lead the migration from Oracle Flexcube to Oracle Banking Payments (OBP) 14.7. This role requires exceptional leadership, cross-functional coordination, and deep domain expertise to future-proof the bank’s payment architecture and operational landscape.

Key Result Areas: --

Modernization of Payments Architecture

Define the target OBP architecture, retire redundant legacy components, and integrate RTGS, SWIFT, ACH, ICCS, NPSS, and proprietary networks.
Drive API-first, modular, and microservices-based modernization aligned with enterprise standards. Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Coordination
Align business, operations, compliance, technology, and regional stakeholders on OBP priorities and rollout plans.
Serve as Payments SME in executive, regulatory, and strategic forums. Innovation and Capability Building
Advance real-time payments, ISO 20022, intelligent fraud detection and routing, auto reconciliation, repair automation, and predictive SLA monitoring.

Vendor and Partner Management
• Govern Partner Performance, SLAs, risks, escalations, roadmaps, statements of work, commercials, and support models.
Team Leadership and Capability Development

Build and develop a high-performing team of platform engineers, business analysts, solution architects, and project managers.
Establish KPIs, training, career development, knowledge transfer, and post-go-live capability. Operational Excellence and Service Continuity
Ensure production stability, service continuity, BCP/DR readiness, root-cause closure, and preventive monitoring after migration. OBP Migration and Scoping Workshops (Cross-Cutting)
Lead six-country scoping and future-state workshops covering workflows, regulatory needs, configuration, exceptions, pain points, estimates, and governance.
Consolidate outcomes into an approved scope, delivery plan, and resource budget.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams
Deep expertise in payments systems and end-to-end processing
Broad understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends
Proven ability to articulate complex topics clearly, both verbally and in writing
Sharp analytical thinking with sound decision-making capabilities

The leading financial institution in MENA

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Delivering superior service to clients by leading with innovation, treating colleagues with dignity and fairness while pursuing opportunities that grow shareholders value.

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The Vice President - Technology.IBG & Ops- Payment Gateways is a pivotal role, leading the transformation of Mashreq Global Services' payments ecosystem. This leader will drive the migration to Oracle Banking Payments (OBP) 14.7, ensuring a robust, innovative, and future-proof payment architecture.

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