Integration Manager: Alliance Banking at Access Bank

Project Management

• The Alliance Banking Integration Managing is responsible for partner-related technology projects, facilitating technical testing, and resolving technical issues through an automated ticketing system.
• Oversee the end-to-end integration process, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for integration projects.
• Design and document integration workflows, processes, and technical architectures.
• Assess compatibility and feasibility of partner systems with the bank’s infrastructure.
• Lead system testing and validation activities to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Establish monitoring systems to ensure the performance and reliability of integrated solutions

Compliance and Security

• Ensure integration processes comply with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards.
• Implement security protocols to safeguard sensitive data during integration.
• Compliance with cybersecurity protocols and Joint Standard 1 & 2, including the number of issues identified and rectified.
• Ensuring the strength of technology and access controls over shared systems, with fewer security breaches or unauthorized access.

Integration of partner technology and data infrastructure

• Responsible for managing the seamless integration of partner technology and data infrastructure with the bank’s systems.
• Ensuring alignment with Group Architecture standards and compliance with data policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the technical onboarding of partners and automates partner data feeds.
• Ensures robust security and access controls across shared systems.
• Ensure seamless exchange of data between partner systems and the Alliance Banking infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain data quality and consistency across integrated systems.
• Provide post-integration support and troubleshooting assistance to partners and stakeholders

Data Analysis

• The Integration Manager conducts data analysis on partner performance to enhance data quality and supports broader product development and relationship strategies.
• Analyze the performance of integrated systems, including data flow efficiency, system latency, and data processing times.
• Use data analysis to identify bottlenecks or areas of improvement in the integration process and optimize performance

People management

• Close collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential to ensure integration processes are secure, efficient, and aligned with the bank’s strategic goals

Requirements

Academic Knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Work Experience: 

• 7-10 years of experience in business-to-bank integration lifecycle/project management, or similar integration, as well as IT infrastructure, banking technology