Trade Finance Finastra Lead II - Product Implementation

• *Role description**

Finastra Fusion Trade Innovation (FTI) 2\.11\.x Techno\-Functional Consultant

• *Position:** Finastra Fusion Trade Innovation (FTI) 2\.11\.x Techno\-Functional Consultant

• *Location:** Onsite (base location can be any UST locations)

• *Experience:** 8–10 Years in Trade Finance \& FTI

• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time

• *Travel:** As required based on project/business needs

### **Role Overview**

We are looking for an experienced **Finastra Fusion Trade Innovation (FTI) 2\.11\.x Techno\-Functional Consultant** with strong expertise in **Trade Finance and Corporate Banking**.

The ideal candidate should have deep functional knowledge of trade finance products along with hands\-on technical experience in **FTI customisation, development, integration, reporting, troubleshooting, and production support**.

The consultant will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to deliver scalable trade finance solutions while ensuring adherence to internal SLAs and incident management processes.

### **Key Responsibilities**

#### **Trade Finance Business Analysis \& Solution Design**

• Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into FTI system configurations and workflows.
• Configure and support Trade Finance products, including:

+ Letters of Credit – Import \& Export

+ Bank Guarantees

+ Documentary Collections

+ Supply Chain Finance

+ Open Account Trade Solutions

• Provide functional consulting and best practices aligned with trade finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with **UCP 600, URDG 758, international trade regulations, and banking standards**.

#### **FTI Customisation \& Development**

* Develop and customise solutions using

+ Java / J2EE

+ Spring Framework

+ JMS

+ MySQL

+ FTI SDK

+ Proprietary FTI APIs and scripting tools

• Design, develop, and enhance FTI workflows, screens, interfaces, and business rules.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and technical troubleshooting.

#### **Integration \& Messaging**

* Design and implement integrations between FTI and

+ Core Banking Systems

+ Payment Systems

+ Risk \& Compliance Platforms

+ Corporate Banking Applications

* Develop and support SWIFT integrations, including

+ MT700

+ MT707

+ MT760

+ Other Trade Finance SWIFT messages

• Support **ISO 20022** messaging requirements and transformation processes.

#### **Reporting \& Database Management**

• Develop, customise, and troubleshoot FTI reports.
• Strong understanding of:

+ FTI database schema

+ FTI tables and relationships

+ Report data structures

• Analyse report performance issues and optimise reporting solutions.
• Create SQL queries and data extracts for business users and operational teams.

#### **Testing \& Production Support**

* Conduct

+ System Integration Testing (SIT)

+ User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

+ Regression Testing

• Provide production support and resolve application issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.

#### **Incident \& Vendor Management**

• Manage incidents, service requests, and defect tickets throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to internal SLAs and support processes.
• Coordinate with Finastra and other third\-party vendors for issue resolution.
• Lead cross\-functional initiatives and stakeholder discussions to achieve business objectives.

### **Required Skills \& Qualifications**

#### **Functional Skills**

• Strong expertise in **Trade Finance and Corporate Banking**.
• In\-depth understanding of:

+ Letters of Credit

+ Bank Guarantees

+ Documentary Collections

+ Supply Chain Finance

+ Working Capital Solutions

* Knowledge of

+ UCP 600

+ URDG 758

+ ICC Trade Rules

#### **Technical Skills**

* Hands\-on experience with

+ Finastra Fusion Trade Innovation (FTI) 2\.11\.x

+ Java

+ J2EE

+ Spring Framework

+ JMS

+ MySQL

• Strong SQL and database analysis skills.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Knowledge of API integrations and message\-based architectures.

#### **Reporting Skills**

• Expertise in FTI report development and support.
• Strong understanding of FTI tables, data structures, and table relationships.
• Ability to troubleshoot data and reporting issues effectively.

### **Good\-to\-Have Skills**

* Experience with

+ Oracle Database

+ IBM DB2

+ Finastra Corporate Channels (FCC)

• Exposure to ISO 20022 migration projects.
• Finastra certifications:

+ Finastra Certified Associate – Fusion Trade Innovation (Functional)

+ Finastra Certified Associate – Fusion Trade Innovation (Technical)

• Experience in large\-scale banking transformation programmes.

### **Professional Skills**

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced banking environment.
• Experience working with onsite and offshore teams.
• Strong vendor management and client interaction skills.

### **Preferred Industry Experience**

• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Trade Finance Operations
• Corporate Banking Technology
• Fintech and Banking Product Implementations

• *Skills**

Banking Solutions, Trade Finance, Letters of Credit (Import/Export LC), Bank Guarantees and Standby LCs, Documentary Collections, SWIFT Trade Messaging and Compliance Processing

• *About UST**

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future\-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.