Finance Solutions Architect

Job Requirements

Finance Solutions Architect

**Responsibilities**:
Support evolution of Finance architecture blueprints & reference models and facilitate their enablement and adoption within the enterprise.
Implement appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards.
Maintain a repository of architecture assets (Platforms, Services, APIs) and promote effective reuse across the enterprise; act as an enabler of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams.
Design architecture solutions with security-first mindset as well as partner with security teams in supporting delivery teams on the understanding and implementing solutions aligned with the company's security standards and policies.
Explore, evaluate, and promote technology innovation within the enterprise.
Evaluate, learn, and assist teams with enrolment of new technology solutions.
Evangelise different IT delivery teams on Finance Architecture Frameworks, patterns, and best practices.

Key Attributes

Excellent documentation and presentation skills
Ability to develop and deliver high quality architecture artifacts to support communication of the architecture across all project stakeholders
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail
Excellent planning, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact effectively with internal and external individuals as well as with technical and business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, instinct and understanding of products, risk appetite and niches.
Track record of high achievement in a team-based and results-oriented culture
Proven track record in relationship-building and driving change in a matrixed work environment.Demonstrated passion and ability to leverage technology to evolve and meet client needs
Project management ability and drive-for-results orientation.

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's Degree.
5+ years in solution architecture with at less 3 years working on finance solutions.
Extensive knowledge and experience of finance platforms architectures, from blueprint to solution design and implementation.
Experience and knowledge in leading Finance technologies and products in the market.
Experience and knowledge in data warehousing solutions, products, and technologies.
Knowledge on financial regulatory reporting, ledger, payments, billing, and other finance business functions.
Experience in development of architecture methodologies and standards.
Strong technical background with both, inhouse implementation as well as technology packages and software as a services implementation.
Experience in solutions modularisation and modernisation including adoption of Micro Service Architecture models.
Experience in Integration Architectures from Service Bus and ETLs to API Mediation and Event Bus models.
Experience in Information Security and Risk Management.
Experience in cloud solution design and implementation of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and hybrid models. Preferable with experience on Azure Cloud.
Experience working on a mix of classic and agile delivery methodologies.
Experience working within insurance, banking, or other financial services is a plus.
Experience working with human resource and legal & compliance solutions is a plus.