FNB Cobol Leanership

[irfaanf]

Hi all,

I've applied for a position at FNB on their COBOL Learnership program. I'd like to know what it's all about, in particular what systems/programs are coded using COBOL at FNB. Is it used to handle credit card or inter-account transactions? Does it involve calculation of interest rates and the like? Something to do with insurance perhaps? What exactly do they use it for? Any input is appreciated. The more info the better.

 

[Iamnotageek]

How do you apply for something that you have no idea about?

 

[Ecco]

I suspect its for working on their mainframe banking system Hogan.

 

[Messugga]

Hi all,

I've applied for a position at FNB on their COBOL Learnership program. I'd like to know what it's all about, in particular what systems/programs are coded using COBOL at FNB. Is it used to handle credit card or inter-account transactions? Does it involve calculation of interest rates and the like? Something to do with insurance perhaps? What exactly do they use it for? Any input is appreciated. The more info the better.

I doubt anyone will give you this information as it could be considered sensitive. I know I sure as hell wouldn't speak about systems at any of my clients,COBOL and otherwise

 

[Ecco]

Any reason you want know if its for insurance or credit cards or inter account transfers etc?

You will still probably learn core skills for COBOL programming, which wouldnt matter the type of system?

 

[irfaanf]

How do you apply for something that you have no idea about?

Recruiting agency forwarded my CV to FNB who then invited me for an interview.

 

[Ecco]

I doubt anyone will give you this information as it could be considered sensitive. I know I sure as hell wouldn't speak about systems at any of my clients,COBOL and otherwise

Given the turnover rate of staff between the banks, this type of stuff is not top secret stuff. All the banks pretty much know how the other guys are running their businesses.

 

[Messugga]

Given the turnover rate of staff between the banks, this type of stuff is not top secret stuff. All the banks pretty much know how the other guys are running their businesses.

True, but you're still not supposed to throw that sort of information on to a public forum.

 

[irfaanf]

Any reason you want know if its for insurance or credit cards or inter account transfers etc?

You will still probably learn core skills for COBOL programming, which wouldnt matter the type of system?

Personal preference, that's all.

 

[Ecco]

I just googled Hogan and FNB - public information, see below:

http://www.puffandpass.co.za/fnb-hogan-technology-academy-learnership-2013

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134389

Maybe it helps answer your questions

 

[irfaanf]

I just googled Hogan and FNB - public information, see below:

http://www.puffandpass.co.za/fnb-hogan-technology-academy-learnership-2013

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134389

Maybe it helps answer your questions

Pointed me towards Hogan Technology. Thanks.

 

[Stevi]

Hi all,

I've applied for a position at FNB on their COBOL Learnership program. I'd like to know what it's all about, in particular what systems/programs are coded using COBOL at FNB. Is it used to handle credit card or inter-account transactions? Does it involve calculation of interest rates and the like? Something to do with insurance perhaps? What exactly do they use it for? Any input is appreciated. The more info the better.

Pm me and I can help put you in contact with someone who can help

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Good luck, you will be stuck doing mainframe stuff forever...

 

[grok]

Pm me and I can help put you in contact with someone who can help

Same here, my daughter just graduated from their internship program.

 

[grok]

Good luck, you will be stuck doing mainframe stuff forever...

U mad bro?

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

U mad bro?

Nope, but at the same time would rather not go into further detail. Just take it in the light hearted manner that it was meant

 

[McSack]

Hi all,

I've applied for a position at FNB on their COBOL Learnership program. I'd like to know what it's all about, in particular what systems/programs are coded using COBOL at FNB. Is it used to handle credit card or inter-account transactions? Does it involve calculation of interest rates and the like? Something to do with insurance perhaps? What exactly do they use it for? Any input is appreciated. The more info the better.

Just dropped you an email Irfaan

 

[Enigma_]

Hi all,

I've applied for a position at FNB on their COBOL Learnership program. I'd like to know what it's all about, in particular what systems/programs are coded using COBOL at FNB. Is it used to handle credit card or inter-account transactions? Does it involve calculation of interest rates and the like? Something to do with insurance perhaps? What exactly do they use it for? Any input is appreciated. The more info the better.

AFAIK. Used primarily for insurance risk profile calculations and back-end management of profiles, it does all the heavy-lifting in the backend, so in FNB's case, most likely handles the queues (for transactions) and data capture/retrieval. It's rather antiquated but a lot of the old established firms use it in their mainframe systems.

 

[irfaanf]

AFAIK. Used primarily for insurance risk profile calculations and back-end management of profiles, it does all the heavy-lifting in the backend, so in FNB's case, most likely handles the queues (for transactions) and data capture/retrieval. It's rather antiquated but a lot of the old established firms use it in their mainframe systems.

I see, thanks.

 

[smallearth]

COBOL? I studied that 20 years ago. And it was old school then. And it was horrible.