Senior Technical Consultant

Job Summary

Finastra Fusion Loan IQ Specialist

1. Loan IQ Implementation & Support

• Support implementation and enhancement of Finastra Fusion Loan IQ systems
• Configure and maintain Loan IQ modules and functionalities
• Troubleshoot functional and technical issues within Loan IQ environments
• Support Loan IQ upgrades, patches, and production support activities

2. Loan IQ Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain:
• Inquiry Scripts
• Scripted APIs
• Event Triggers

• Scripted Batch Processes

• Controller Events
• Support integrations with:

• Core Banking Systems

• Payment Systems
• External interfaces
• Develop and troubleshoot REST APIs, XML integrations, and Java-based interfaces

3. Functional & Banking Operations Support

• Support end-to-end syndicated and bilateral loan processes including:
• Customer setup
• Deal & Facility creation
• Outstanding processing
• Portfolio management
• Secondary sales
• Payments & fee processing
• Trade ticket entry
• Collateral management
• Repayment schedules
• Support RFR functionality and MX payment processing

4. Database & Technical Support

• Manage Oracle database-related activities including:
• Stored procedures
• Packages
• SQL queries
• Support batch accounting and online accounting entries
• Monitor nightly batch jobs and troubleshoot failures

5. Business Analysis & Testing

• Review and analyze:

• Business Requirement Specifications (BRS)

• Functional specifications
• Prepare:
• Test cases
• SIT/UAT scenarios
• Regression testing plans
• Perform defect lifecycle management and status reporting
• Coordinate with vendors and business users during testing and issue resolution

6. Documentation & Training

• Prepare:
• User documentation
• Operational procedures
• Training materials
• Technical specifications
• Conduct knowledge transfer and user support sessions

7. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Banking security standards
• Data protection policies
• Internal governance requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of banking and customer data

Functional Banking Knowledge

• Syndicated Loans
• Bilateral Loans
• Loan Administration

• Payments & Accruals

• Fee Processing
• Portfolio Management
• Trade Finance / Treasury exposure preferred

Testing & Analysis

• SIT/UAT Testing
• Regression Testing

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Team collaboration and coordination skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Engineering
• Finance
• Business Administration
• or related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Loan IQ implementation/support experience
• Minimum 3 years of IT experience within banking environments
• Experience in corporate banking or loan administration systems preferred

Preferred Skills

• Arabic language skills preferred
• Experience with core banking integrations
• Exposure to banking regulatory environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful Loan IQ implementation and support delivery
• Defect resolution turnaround time
• Batch processing success rate
• UAT/SIT completion quality
• System uptime and operational stability
• Stakeholder and user satisfaction