Solution Architect

**Solution Architect** (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for working in the fast-paced environment of investment banking? We are currently seeking a skilled and talented individual to join our client's dynamic team as a Solution Architect on a fixed-term contract basis.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of their requirements.
• Conduct impact analysis to identify necessary technology changes.
• Develop high-level designs, concept solutions, and architectures.
• Perform end-to-end integration analysis within the banking domain.
• Preferred experience in Payments end-to-end architecture.
• Possess domain expertise in one or more areas such as Payments (SWIFT, ACH, CHAPS, Faster Payments, SEPA, TARGET2, ISO 20022), Demand Deposit Accounting, Treasury and Cash Management Systems, Banking Regulations (OFAC, FTR, PSD2, AML), or Trade Finance and Loans.
• Gain exposure to banking compliances and assess technology impacts.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, E2E Designer, Technical Analyst, or Architect.
• Previous experience in a banking environment is essential.
• Strong track record of working with business stakeholders to understand their requirements.
• Excellent skills in conducting impact analysis to identify necessary technology changes.
• Ability to create high-level designs, concept solutions, and architectures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in end-to-end integration analysis within the banking industry.
• Preferred experience in Payments E2E architecture.
• Domain expertise in Payments, Demand Deposit Accounting, Treasury and Cash Management Systems, Banking Regulations, or Trade Finance and Loans is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with banking compliances and the ability to assess technology impacts.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.