AVP, Core Applications

Hobbs Madison is a leading consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. We combine deep technical and management expertise to solve complex challenges, enhance capabilities, and drive competitive growth. Our clients include some of the largest banking, insurance and investment firms in the United States.

We are looking for an experienced AVP, Core Applications with a strong background in financial services technology, core banking systems, and application development. This position offers the opportunity to work with financial institutions on core system enhancements, technology modernization, and operational improvements.

You will partner closely with our clients' business and technical teams to evaluate existing core applications, identify opportunities for improvement, and design solutions that support business objectives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Fidelity core banking applications, system integrations, technical requirements, and application implementation within banking or credit union environments.

This is an On-Site, Full-Time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technical teams to evaluate core banking applications, identify operational challenges, and recommend system enhancements.
• Analyze current-state business processes and application functionality to develop future-state requirements and technical solutions.
• Lead requirements gathering, application design sessions, and collaborative working sessions with business users, developers, and technical stakeholders.
• Support the design, development, configuration, and implementation of Fidelity core banking applications and related integrations.
• Develop functional and technical specifications, use cases, system documentation, and application architecture diagrams.
• Evaluate application interfaces, integration requirements, and dependencies across core banking systems and enterprise applications.
• Coordinate application development, testing, implementation, and system conversion activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop implementation plans outlining project timelines, dependencies, risks, resource requirements, and contingency plans.
• Support application testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and validation of system enhancements.
• Collaborate with application administrators, developers, integration specialists, testers, and training teams to deliver effective technology solutions.

About You

• You have 8+ years of experience working with core banking applications or enterprise technology systems within a bank, credit union, or financial services organization.
• You have strong experience with Fidelity core banking applications, including system enhancements, integrations, conversions, or implementations.
• You have 6+ years of experience designing and implementing technical solutions within complex enterprise environments.
• You understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and implementation.
• You have experience with mainframe technologies, preferably IBM z/OS, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, VSAM, or Endevor.
• You understand enterprise application integration concepts, including system adapters, messaging, and publish/subscribe architecture.
• You have experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• You are proficient in documenting application architecture, system workflows, technical designs, and integration dependencies.
• You have experience supporting multiple technology projects while managing priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
• You possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• You communicate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and client stakeholders.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Our History

Founded in 2002, Hobbs Madison Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in technology and business solutions for the financial services industry. We partner with leading banks, insurance companies, and investor services firms to maximize existing platforms, implement innovative solutions, and deliver results quickly.

Our senior consultants average 15+ years of industry and technology experience, combining technical expertise, business insight, and clear communication to solve complex challenges. Known for our speed, precision, and collaborative approach, we help clients navigate change, improve capabilities, and strengthen their competitive edge.

Hobbs Madison has established a reputation among its clients as one of the leading Strategy and IT Consultants in the U.S. for the financial services industry.

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