Job Description
Morson Edge are supporting a large FS client in appointing a experienced Head of Core Banking to act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for core banking systems, with a strong focus on Sopra Banking Software.
This would be on a 6 month initial contract in London with an excellent day rate on offer.
This is a key leadership role bridging a critical knowledge gap, providing technical oversight, shaping strategy, and ensuring the core banking platform remains scalable, secure, and aligned with digital, cloud, and AI transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and govern all decisions relating to the core banking platform (SBS/SOPRA)
* Act as the internal expert, aligning business needs with platform capabilities
* Provide architectural guidance across integrations and core banking components
* Challenge and evaluate supplier proposals (e.g. Sopra, Atos)
* Drive digital, cloud-native, and event-driven architecture strategies (AWS aligned)
Requirements
* 10+ years’ experience in core banking, architecture, or solution design
* Strong hands-on expertise with SBS/SOPRA platforms
* Proven experience influencing stakeholders and challenging vendors
* Deep understanding of banking products and systems
* Experience with large-scale integrations and legacy transformations
* Knowledge of cloud-native and event-driven architectures (AWS preferred)
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