Core Banking Modernization: Global Program Governance
Core banking transformations fail due to governance gaps, not technology. I bring structured program management discipline to multi-vendor, cross-border core system replacements - from requirements through go-live.
When to Engage
- Multi-phase core banking replacement across geographies
- Complex vendor ecosystem (Temenos, Avaloq, Finastra, or custom)
- Regulatory pressure (ECB, EBA, local supervisors) requiring verifiable governance
- Parallel run coordination between legacy and target systems
Deliverables
Governance & Reporting
Executive Steering: Board-ready decision packages, status reporting, and escalation paths designed for international stakeholder alignment.
RAID Management: Risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies tracked across vendors and jurisdictions.
Decision Traceability: All significant decisions documented with rationale, alternatives considered, and regulatory implications.
Regulatory & Audit Alignment
Core banking programs in regulated environments require alignment with multiple supervisory bodies. I coordinate with Compliance, IT Risk, and internal audit across jurisdictions to:
- Structure test evidence for multi-regulator requirements
- Document decisions with full audit trail
- Align go-live criteria with local and EU regulatory expectations
Project contexts are anonymized. Roles and results are truthful; details available under NDA.
Project Example (Anonymized)
Cross-Border Core System Replacement
European Banking Group - Multi-Country Transformation
Challenge: Coordinating core banking replacement across multiple European entities with different regulatory regimes and legacy systems.
Role: Program Manager for Test Governance and Regulatory Coordination
Results:
- Unified governance framework adopted across entities
- Successful parallel run coordination with zero critical defects
- Regulatory approval obtained in all target jurisdictions
Note: The project examples presented are drawn from previous roles in consulting and financial services. All contexts have been anonymised; roles and outcomes are described accurately.
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Last updated: January 2026