Brad Higginbotham

Banking Systems Product Manager & Integration Specialist

Helping financial institutions navigate complex technology transformations and multi-platform integrations

About

With over a decade of banking technology experience, I specialize in managing complex system transformations and coordinating multi-platform product initiatives for financial institutions.

Currently managing loan accounting systems while planning enterprise integration initiatives. My work bridges three critical areas: deep banking domain expertise, technical systems knowledge, and product management discipline.

I've led implementations serving 250+ users, managed multi-million dollar portfolios, and coordinated vendor relationships for mission-critical banking systems. My experience spans the full banking technology stack—from loan origination through servicing to compliance reporting.

Core Expertise

Product Management

  • Multi-platform coordination
  • Agile pod leadership
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Product roadmap development

Banking Technology

  • nCino platform implementations
  • Loan origination systems
  • Core banking platforms
  • Salesforce administration
  • Data integration architecture

System Integration

  • Platform migration planning
  • Data mapping & validation
  • Gap analysis
  • Requirements documentation
  • Cross-system coordination

Experience Highlights

Product Manager - Banking Systems Integration

First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.

November 2024 - Present | Remote

Managing loan accounting systems portfolio while leading integration planning workstreams. Coordinating vendor relationships, security optimization, and cross-functional teams for enterprise system consolidation initiatives.

Product Manager

NDS Systems

May 2022 - April 2024 | Remote

Led product strategy for Cync Loan Origination System serving commercial lenders nationwide. Developed reporting capabilities, created workflows for regulatory compliance, and aligned product roadmap with market demands.

VP, Financial Systems Manager

ServisFirst Bank

March 2013 - July 2019 | Birmingham, AL

Led Salesforce and nCino platform implementations. Successfully launched nCino Commercial Lending Solution on time and within budget, trained 250+ employees across 20 branches, and built reporting infrastructure supporting IPO preparation.

Let's Connect

Open to consulting opportunities and full-time strategic leadership roles in banking technology and financial systems.

Location

Birmingham, Alabama