Solution Architect

We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead solutioning and end-to-end design for projects across the software development lifecycle within Trade & Working Capital Technology.

The purpose of this role is to develop and evolve the bank's technology architecture through relevant solutions, strategies, and execution plans aligned to and prioritized by business and technology objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, evolving, and implementing the bank's technology architecture and strategies aligned to business and technology objectives
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including Enterprise Architecture teams and other developers, to provide subject matter expertise and share knowledge
• Motivating and leading a diverse collection of technologists, business, and operations teams and enterprise leaders
• Assessing new technologies to address current and future business needs
• Determining optimal solutions while balancing continuous requirements imposed by compliance, governance, security, and funding
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance, resiliency, and stability of applications
• Complying with applicable regulatory standards and identifying industry developments that may impact the bank's operations and controls

As a Vice President, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change
• Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organization's functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business

To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with:

• Technical solution architecture
• Relevant technologies (Java/.Net/DB)
• Application integration technologies (Streaming services, APIs, Digital)
• Application infrastructure, both on-premises, external, and Public Cloud (AWS)
• AI system design, infrastructure, and languages
• Project Management, both Agile and Waterfall

Highly valued skills include:

• Understanding of the Banking and Financial Services industry and the Trade and Working Capital domain
• Professional certifications, e.g., TOGAF/Cloud SA
• Strong data and database architecture expertise
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and technology leadership