Technical Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm seeks a Solution Architect to spearhead transformative initiatives in investment technology. This role involves strategic architecture leadership, fostering digital transformation, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms, all while contributing to sustainable investing goals.

Benefits

15% pension

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Over 20 years in enterprise architecture within financial services.
• Proficient in AWS, Azure, GCP technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the adoption of AI-driven technologies and cloud-native solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders across various teams for cohesive solutions.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Enterprise Architecture

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Communication

High-frequency Trading Systems

Job description

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? Compensation: Up to £120K base + Bonus, 15% pension + comprehensive benefits

? Sector: Asset & Investment Management

? Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Global asset management firm undergoing a transformative multi-year initiative to modernize its investment technology and operations landscape to enhance scalability, agility, and client-centricity across the firm's diverse investment products and services.

As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic objectives, ensuring seamless integration across business processes, technology platforms, and data ecosystems.

• Strategic Architecture Leadership: Define and implement end-state architectures that align with business objectives, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption of AI-driven technologies and cloud-native solutions to optimize trading infrastructures and operational processes.
• Cloud Architecture: Design and manage cloud-based systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring high availability and performance for trading and investment platforms.
• Digital Assets & DLT Integration: Develop and execute strategies for incorporating digital assets and distributed ledger technologies into the firm's investment offerings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders across Engineering, Data, Delivery, and Change Management teams to ensure cohesive progress and integration of solutions.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation by exploring emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences, advocating for smarter solutions that benefit the business and clients.
• Experience: Over 20 years in enterprise architecture within financial services, with a focus on investment and asset management.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), high-frequency trading systems, AI technologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior architects, and drive solutions architecture across the business.
• Communication Skills: Strong communicator adept at delivering persuasive presentations and engaging with senior executives.

? Industry & Product Coverage

You will cover and need to have experience across a broad spectrum of the firm's investment products and services, including:

• Mutual Funds & ETFs: Designing architectures that support the management and distribution of a diverse range of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
• Pension & Retirement Solutions: Developing systems that cater to defined contribution and defined benefit pension schemes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Alternative Investments: Supporting the infrastructure for alternative investment solutions, including private equity, hedge funds, and real estate.
• Sustainable Investing: Integrating ESG considerations into architectural designs to support the firm's commitment to sustainable investing.