To work across multiple business workstreams and senior stakeholders within the bank, ensuring that technology solutions for
core banking and current account journeys
(including lending and account switching) are designed, developed, and implemented effectively. The role ensures alignment with overall business and IT strategies by translating business requirements into actionable technical designs and maintaining both
current and target state architectures
.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the
design and technical architecture
for loans, current and savings accounts, and operational platforms, focusing on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.
* Develop solutions and designs that align with
business goals and enterprise architecture strategies
.
* Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to ensure solutions meet business requirements and risk controls.
* Translate business requirements into
comprehensive architectural designs
serving as blueprints for implementation.
* Advise business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and driving innovation in the banking landscape.
* Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies for projects, challenging vendor solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy.
* Design and facilitate
end-to-end solutions
, define integration patterns, and ensure processes are efficient and aligned with business needs.
* Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for
current account and core banking functions
.
Skills & Experience
* Deep knowledge of
core banking systems
(experience with platforms like Temenos Transact is a plus).
* Proficiency with
data technologies
, including real-time data streams and batch processing.
* Ability to assess and manage risks related to solution design and delivery.
* Strong understanding of
banking cost drivers
and ability to optimize solutions for cost-effectiveness.
* Excellent communication skills to convey complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
* Experience in
enterprise architecture frameworks
(e.g., TOGAF).
* Familiarity with
cloud adoption strategies
, APIs, and DevOps practices.
* Knowledge of
regulatory compliance frameworks
in financial services.