Vice President And Enterprise Architect-WBG

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

RAKBANK is seeking a highly skilled Wholesale Banking Architect with SME in Treasury and Transaction Banking to lead architecture, design, and implementation of next-gen digital platforms. The role spans payments, liquidity, cash management, trade finance, and capital markets, with cloud-native AWS, microservices, and API-first delivery at the core.

You will partner with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions, while driving vendor

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in banking/financial services with 5+ years in Treasury and Transaction Banking.
• Deep knowledge of front-to-back Treasury, payments, cash management, liquidity, and trade finance.
• Proven enterprise/solution architecture for large-scale banking platforms and API-first strategies.
• Familiar with ISO 20022, SWIFT, PSD2, Basel III, AML/KYC and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for Treasury and Transaction Banking platforms.
• Design digital banking platforms using microservices, APIs, and event-driven tech.
• Drive cloud-native architecture on AWS with scalable, secure designs.
• Lead surround-system integrations (CRM, ERP, risk, regulatory reporting).
• Translate business requirements into technical architectures and roadmap.

Skills

Treasury & Transaction Banking

API management

Microservices architecture

AWS cloud

Kubernetes/ECS

Security & IAM

Regulatory compliance

Enterprise architecture

Vendor management

TOGAF/AWS SA

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / MCA / Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Finacle Treasury

ISO 20022

SWIFT

Kubernetes

ECS

Job description

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Wholesale Banking Architect with deep subject matter expertise (SME) in Treasury and Transaction Banking to drive the architecture, design, and implementation of next-generation digital wholesale banking platforms. The ideal candidate will combine strong business domain knowledge in wholesale banking with technical expertise in Digital Banking, Microservices, APIs, Cloud (AWS), and systems integration. This role requires working closely with business stakeholders, product managers, engineering teams, and vendors to define and deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that align with the bank’s digital transformation agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end architecture for Treasury and Transaction Banking platforms, including payments, liquidity, cash management, trade finance, and capital markets.
• Design modern digital banking platforms leveraging microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards, security, and compliance requirements.
• Act as SME for Treasury (front, middle, back office systems) and Transaction Banking (payments, collections, cash management, liquidity management, trade finance).
• Drive cloud-native adoption on AWS, ensuring scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized architectures.
• Enable API-first strategy, integrating core banking, treasury, and transaction banking with digital channels and partner ecosystems.
• Lead design for surround systems integration (CRM, ERP, regulatory reporting, AML/KYC, risk systems).
• Partner with business teams to translate functional requirements into technical architectures.
• Work with engineering, DevOps, and data teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Manage vendor engagements for treasury and transaction banking solutions.
• Contribute to digital wholesale banking strategy, exploring new technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, real-time analytics).
• Provide advisory on architecture trends in global wholesale banking.

Core Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of Treasury Management (front-to-back office, risk, liquidity, FX/MM, derivatives).
• Strong understanding of Transaction Banking (payments, collections, cash management, trade finance, supply chain finance).
• Familiarity with banking regulations, compliance, and market standards.
• Strong skills in integration architecture – APIs, event-driven, messaging, ESB, iPaaS.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) – Kubernetes, ECS, serverless, cloud networking.
• Deep knowledge of microservices design patterns, API-first strategy, and API gateways.
• Experience with surround system integration (CRM, ERP, risk, AML/KYC, data warehouses, regulatory reporting).
• Strong vendor evaluation and management skills for treasury and transaction banking systems.

Skills Required:

• 10+ years in banking/financial services, with at least 5 years focused on Treasury and Transaction Banking (Cash Management, Payments, Trade Finance, Liquidity).
• In-depth knowledge of treasury systems ( Finacle Treasury) and transaction banking platforms .
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and market standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT, PSD2, Basel III, AML/KYC).
• Proven experience in enterprise and solution architecture for large-scale banking platforms.

Strong expertise in:

• Microservices architecture & API management.
• Cloud (AWS preferred) – containerization (Kubernetes, ECS), serverless, cloud-native design.
• Integration patterns (event-driven, streaming, messaging, ESB, iPaaS).
• Security frameworks, IAM, and compliance in financial systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to bridge business and technology.
• Experience leading digital transformation in wholesale banking.
• TOGAF, AWS Solution Architect, or similar certifications preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Engineering / MCA / Master’s in Computer Science