Asset & Wealth Management - Engineering - Core Banking Transformation - Vice President - Richardson

Goldman Sachs•Richardson, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP of Core Banking Transformation will lead the strategic migration of our legacy core banking platforms (e.g., FIS , Fiserv ) to a modern, cloud-based ledger system. This leader is responsible for the end-to-end migration lifecycle, including strategy definition, data mapping, and the establishment of a rigorous governance framework. You will ensure that the transition maintains 100% data integrity, meets strict regulatory standards, and minimizes operational risk through a phased, "near-live" migration approach.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in core banking, with specific expertise in migrating from FIS (Modern Banking Platform/Horizon) or Fiserv (DNA/Signature/Premier).
Deep understanding of cloud-native ledger systems (e.g., Thought Machine, Mambu, or internal proprietary cloud ledgers) and distributed database technologies.
Proven experience implementing data lineage tools (e.g., Collibra, Atlan) and traceability frameworks in a regulated environment.
Proficiency with Change Data Capture (CDC) tools, ETL pipelines, and automated testing frameworks for large-scale data moves.
Proven track record of leading multi-year, $50 million+ transformation programs in the financial services sector.
Ability to communicate technical risks and migration progress to the Board, Regulators, and C-suite executives.
Exceptional ability to define "Success Criteria" that balance technical perfection with business velocity.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Define the overarching migration approach (e.g., Phased Co-existence, "Big Bang," or Product-by-Product) to minimize downtime and risk.
Design and lead multiple "Mock Migrations" to validate technical processes, timing, and rollback procedures before the final cutover.
Establish clear, measurable KPIs for each phase (e.g., data reconciliation accuracy, latency benchmarks, downstream system stability).
Oversee the creation of complex data maps from legacy schemas (monolithic/COBOL-based) to modern, event-driven cloud data models.
Implement a robust data lineage framework to ensure end-to-end traceability from the legacy source to the cloud ledger, satisfying audit and regulatory requirements.
Develop automated, real-time reconciliation engines to validate balances and transaction history across parallel systems during the co-existence phase.
Map and manage the integration requirements for all downstream systems (e.g., Risk, Finance, Regulatory Reporting, MarTech) to ensure zero disruption during migration.
Oversee the engineering of a "Core Abstraction API" to route requests between legacy and modern systems during the transition period.
Act as the primary technical lead for engagements with legacy providers (FIS/Fiserv) and modern cloud ledger partners.
Establish a migration governance board to oversee architectural decisions, risk mitigation strategies, and go/no-go milestones.
Ensure the new cloud ledger and migration processes adhere to global banking regulations, including data residency and security standards.
Define and test Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols specifically for the migration window.