Principal Solution Architect - Financial Services

Valtech; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks an experienced leader to join its FSI vertical. The role demands strong technical and influential capabilities to lead modernization initiatives and contribute to strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial services, a passion for modern software architecture, and excellent communication skills. The position is hybrid but not remote-only.

Qualifications

• Many years of experience in modernization initiatives within financial services.
• Advocate for modern engineering practices in financial services.
• Experience in designing and delivering enterprise scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformational programs and develop strategic plans.
• Consult on technology investments for client objectives.
• Mentor and guide consultants for professional growth.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Strong influential capabilities

Expert technical leadership

Strong architectural background

Passion for modern software architecture

Knowledge of financial regulations

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

London

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creatives and techies. We embrace all things digital. We collaborate with each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead. We are global.

At Valtech ( legacy Kin + Carta ), we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for learning; for growing; for making world-changing impact; for being a real agent of change. Our global workforce exists to unlock a better way to experience the world, and that all starts with our workplace. We’re proud of:

We have a provenance in delivering great products and services within the financial services industry and are investing to grow our verticalized capabilities.

The role is based in London, and will form a key part of the FSI vertical leadership team in the UK, reporting to the Director of Financial Services in the UK and also our CTO where you will be accountable for achieving growth targets and building consulting/delivery excellence within the practice.

Role responsibilities

• Strong influential capabilities at senior and executive decision-maker levels demonstrated by previous track record of executing large transformational programmes
• Expert technical leadership in modernisation activities within core banking, payments or other significant domains within FSI such as Open Banking. Deep knowledge of systems, regulation, process and how to translate these into pragmatic solutions within native or private Cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• You have a strong architectural background and provide strong leadership to hybrid teams within K+C and the client
• You will be a multiplier, leading and manage pre-sales and post-sale consulting engagements with senior client stakeholders, cultivating a long-term partnership as a trusted advisor
• You have a passion for modern software architecture, design and development and will use your prior experience to consult and advocate for modernisation and Agile approaches
• You will collaborate with the vertical and wider leadership teams to develop and implement strategic plans, business processes, advising on investments we should make in technology solutions that align with client and wider industry objectives.
• You stay up-to-date with financial industry regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies in the financial services sector, and proactively share knowledge and insights within the Communities of Practice
• Provide mentorship and guidance to consultants, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, participating in proposal development, and delivering compelling offers to prospective clients.
• Work with our partnership network and your own black book / wider network to help bring the best opportunities with the most exciting problems to our FSI vertical.
• Willing to travel and influence face to face; we believe the best relationships are made in person. We do have hybrid working, but we want to be clear this is not a remote-only position.

Qualifications

• You are a veteran with many years of experience who is passionate about modernisation initiatives within the financial services domain
• You love nothing more than building communities of like minded technical professionals
• You’re an industry advocate for modern engineering practices in financial services settings, such as DevSecOps, Cloud native, Data Pipelines with appropriate security controls
• You’ve got many years of experience designing, building and delivering enterprise scale applications to successful outcomes, working with a combination of client, UK and near-shore resources
• You have strong knowledge of financial sector industry regulations, GDPR and are experienced architecting compliant solutions, keeping up to date and ensuring teams are also aligned with the relevant legislation and understand the implications
• An excellent communicator and influencer within senior management teams at banks and other institutions
• Able to tackle challenging technical and non-technical problems independently and autonomously

Your process

After submitting your application, you will hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team if your skills and experience match the position. Be mindful of recruitment fraud by only replying and engaging with email contacts that end with the '@valtech.com' domain.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at [e-mail].

About Valtech

Valtech, who recently acquired Kin + Carta , is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of 8,000 professionals in more than 60 offices help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. At the intersection of insights and perspectives, we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known organisations, including L’Oreal, NatWest, DWP, P&G, Volkswagen, and US department of Agriculture.

Valtech will always be recognized not just for the quality of the work we deliver, but for all the amazing people that make it happen. We work to create an equitable workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be). At Valtech, we don’t just talk about how to get things done; we transform by doing.