Sr. Solutions Architect

Clearwater Analytics; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics seeks an experienced Sr. Solutions Architect to lead client onboarding for our SaaS platform. You will craft robust solution designs, promote best practices, and secure client approval for design decisions.

The role collaborates with program managers to ensure smooth business process transitions and alignment with Clearwater's vision across R&D, Sales, and other ops teams. You will analyze requirements, collaborate with Sales on scope and SOWs, and document accounting and

Qualifications

• Experience with SaaS platforms and cloud-based designs.
• Proven ability to analyze client requirements and translate into scalable solution designs.
• Comfort engaging with senior/executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute requirements analysis and solution design for programs.
• Work with Sales to scope, discover, and draft SOWs.
• Apply domain expertise to evaluate and document accounting/regulatory reporting needs.
• Collaborate to standardize processes, improve onboarding, and streamline delivery.
• Communicate with Clearwater stakeholders to guide solutions and scope decisions.
• Advocate Clearwater products and drive change management during implementations.

Skills

SaaS architecture

Multi-tier architecture

Accounting & Regulatory Reporting

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary: The Sr. Solutions Architect oversees onboarding new clients to Clearwater's SaaS platform, crafting and executing robust solution designs for various client implementations. They engage directly with clients to promote best practices, standardization, and gain approval for the solution design. As the solution owner, they closely collaborate with program managers to facilitate change during implementation, ensuring adherence to the design and a smooth transition of the client's business processes to Clearwater. This role is part of a collaborative division involving analysts, workstream team leads, and program managers. They also coordinate across departments, such as R&D, Sales, and other ops teams, to ensure client success.

Responsibilities

• Execute requirements analysis and solution design for programs.
• Work alongside Sales to initiate early scope, discovery, and SOW creation.
• Apply deep domain expertise to evaluate, standardize, and document requirements for diverse investment accounting and reporting needs.
• Collaborate internally to identify solutions, enhance the product roadmap, streamline client onboarding, reduce delivery timeframes, and establish repeatable/scalable processes.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with senior stakeholders, both within and outside Clearwater, to guide solutions and scope decisions.
• Act as an advocate for Clearwater products and solutions within internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to implement change management during implementation.
• Ensure clear alignment with Clearwater's vision and strategy.

Required Skills

• Awareness of SaaS and cloud architecture.
• Proven experience in complex implementations involving multi-tier architecture.
• Deep knowledge on Accounting and Regulatory Reporting: Ex. Solvency II, NAIC, IFRS, GAAP, General Ledger.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s/ master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• 9+ years of relevant experience as a subject matter expert, solution architect, program manager or related role.
• Experience engaging with senior and executive leaders.
• Clearwater experience preferred.