Vice President & Enterprise Architect

Rakbank

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 400,000 - 900,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Rakbank is seeking a Wholesale Banking Architect to lead architecture and design for treasury and transaction banking platforms. You will drive cloud-native, API-first solutions and integrate with CRM/ERP and regulatory systems in a large wholesale banking environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in banking, deep treasury and TB knowledge, and strong experience with AWS, microservices, and API management.

Qualifications

10+ years in banking/financial services
Experience in Treasury and Transaction Banking (Cash Management, Payments, Trade Finance, Liquidity)
Familiarity with ISO 20022, SWIFT, PSD2, Basel III, AML/KYC

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end architecture for Treasury and TB platforms.
Design digital banking platforms leveraging microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
Drive AWS cloud-native adoption with scalable, cost-optimized architectures.
Enable API-first strategy, integrating core banking, treasury, and TB with digital channels and partners.
Lead surround systems integration (CRM, ERP, regulatory reporting, risk systems).
Translate business requirements into technical architectures with stakeholders.

Skills

Treasury

Transaction Banking

Microservices

API management

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

ECS

Serverless

Event-driven

Security & IAM

Architecture leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

MCA

Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Finacle Treasury

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Job Purpose

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