Sr. Solution Architect- InvestorLine & Online/Discount Brokerage

BeachHead; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Solution Architect focused on online discount brokerage to support the RISE transformation for InvestorLine. You will shape the client-facing trading platform architecture, balancing security, performance and scalability.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll translate business requirements into robust designs, architect API integrations, authentication methods, and cloud-based solutions for high-volume Canadian markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software solution architecture experience in wealth management.
• Direct experience architecting client-facing online trading platforms for Canadian markets.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian brokerage products such as equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin accounts, short selling, and securities lending.
• Strong understanding of online trading architecture, including API design, web application security, and cloud architecture.
• Proven ability to design secure, high-performance internet-facing financial applications with high transaction volumes.
• Experience working within a regulated financial environment, with an emphasis on security and compliance.
• Ability to interpret and translate trading workflows into robust technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and translate business requirements into scalable software architecture designs for online brokerage trading platforms.
• Collaborate with business analysts, development teams, security specialists, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Architect API integrations, automation, and client authentication methods supporting high-volume online trading.
• Ensure architecture addresses security considerations, including data protection, secure access, and API security.
• Design for high performance, availability, resiliency, and security in an externally accessible environment.
• Support end-to-end client trading workflows involving equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin trading, short selling, and securities lending.
• Review downstream designs for adherence to security, performance, and architectural standards.
• Stay current with industry best practices related to online trading platforms and incorporate evolving security standards.
• Assist in supporting the delivery of solutions through hands‑on review and guidance throughout implementations.

Skills

Software solution architecture

Wealth management domain

Online brokerage / trading platforms

API design

Web application security

Cloud architecture

Regulated financial environment

Translating trading workflows

Job description

Are you an experienced Software Solution Architect with a focus on online discount brokerage? Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Solution Architect - InvestorLine & Online/Discount Brokerage supporting the RISE transformation. This position involves designing and overseeing the architecture of the client-facing online trading platform, ensuring security, performance, and scalability as part of a major wealth management system upgrade.

Responsibilities

• Define and translate business requirements into scalable software architecture designs for online brokerage trading platforms.
• Collaborate with business analysts, development teams, security specialists, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Architect API integrations, automation, and client authentication methods supporting high-volume online trading.
• Ensure architecture addresses security considerations, including data protection, secure access, and API security.
• Design for high performance, availability, resiliency, and security in an externally accessible environment.
• Support end-to-end client trading workflows involving equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin trading, short selling, and securities lending.
• Review downstream designs for adherence to security, performance, and architectural standards.
• Stay current with industry best practices related to online trading platforms and incorporate evolving security standards.
• Assist in supporting the delivery of solutions through hands‑on review and guidance throughout implementations.

Desired Skill-Set

• 5+ years of software solution architecture experience, with a focus on wealth management and online discount brokerage.
• Direct experience architecting client‑facing online trading platforms supporting Canadian markets.
• In‑depth knowledge of Canadian brokerage products such as equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin accounts, short selling, and securities lending.
• Strong understanding of online trading architecture, including API design, web application security, and cloud architecture.
• Proven ability to design secure, high‑performance internet‑facing financial applications with high transaction volumes.
• Experience working within a regulated financial environment, with an emphasis on security and compliance.
• Ability to interpret and translate trading workflows into robust technical solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting FNZ wealth platform transformations.
• Previous architect experience with BMO InvestorLine or comparable Canadian discount brokerages.
• Cloud architecture experience within regulated financial institutions.
• Familiarity with moving between multiple Canadian brokerage environments.
• Knowledge of application security standards and best practices for online financial platforms.

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