Lead Solution Architect - Enterprise Risk Management platform

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Lead Solution Architect - Enterprise Risk Management Platform, Leeds

Client: Lloyds Banking Group

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0602221ff51a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Platform Lead Solution Architect to lead the solution architect team. The role involves designing and developing scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions within the Enterprise Risk Management platform.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in architecting platforms supporting credit risk, operational risk, and market risk functions, ensuring robust systems and compliance with banking regulations. The role requires close collaboration with risk data scientists, software and data engineers, and external vendors to build solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance, while also defining and documenting comprehensive technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture Design: Lead the design of software platforms supporting risk management regulation requirements.
2. Data Integration: Design systems that integrate risk data from various sources, ensuring data quality for risk modeling and reporting.
3. System Scalability and Performance: Ensure platforms are scalable, performant, and resilient to handle complex risk analytics.

Technology and Framework Selection

1. Evaluate and recommend technologies (cloud, on-premises, hybrid) for the risk platform.
2. Leverage best practices for microservices, API management, and integration strategies.
3. Ensure platforms are built with secure, scalable, and future-proofed technologies, incorporating DevOps practices.

Technical Requirements Writing

1. Develop and document technical requirements aligning with business and regulatory goals, covering system architecture, integration, and data processing.
2. Outline functional, non-functional, data, API, security, and compliance requirements.

Risk Analytics and Data Integration

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate risk models into the platform.
2. Develop data integration solutions for real-time and batch processing.
3. Support advanced analytics, stress testing, and regulatory reporting.

Security, Governance, and Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with data protection and security regulations.
2. Implement governance frameworks aligned with enterprise policies.
3. Work with security teams to safeguard platforms from threats.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

1. Engage with cross-functional teams and external vendors to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
2. Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
3. Mentor development teams and ensure adherence to architecture principles.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

1. Stay updated with technological advancements.
2. Drive innovation in risk analytics, fraud detection, and automation.
3. Refine platform architecture for performance and security.

Key Qualifications

1. Technical Expertise: Proven experience as a software architect, knowledge of cloud (GCP), microservices, databases, and risk functions.
2. Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills and experience guiding teams.
3. Security and Compliance: Deep understanding of security best practices and banking regulations.

Desired Experience and Skills

1. 10+ years in software development/architecture, preferably in financial services risk management.
2. Hands-on experience with risk analytics tools and data feeds.
3. Experience with agile and DevOps methodologies.

Benefits

• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Annual bonus based on Group performance
• Share schemes and discounts
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

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