Core Banking Modernization: Global Program Governance
Core banking transformations often stumble on governance, data, and change complexity-not just 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 with multiple core banking platforms
- Regulatory pressure (ECB, EBA, local supervisors) requiring verifiable governance
- Parallel run coordination between legacy and target systems
Deliverables
Governance & Reporting
Steering committee alignment: Steering-committee-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)
Core Banking Adaptation and Test Governance
International Bank (Europe) - Core System Transformation
Challenge: Missing test and release governance during a regulated core system migration. Unclear responsibilities across multiple organizational units.
Role: Senior Project Manager for Test and Compliance Governance
Results:
- Test and release governance established and operationalized
- Stakeholder alignment structured across multiple units
- Audit-ready documentation implemented for regulatory requirements
Note: The project contexts presented are drawn from previous roles in consulting and financial services. Content is anonymized; results and roles are described factually.
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Last updated: January 2026