Solution Architect

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager for Solution Architecture. This role involves defining and governing solution architectures that align with business objectives, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in financial services technology. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business units and lead architecture design while ensuring compliance with governance standards. An advanced degree and leadership in technology consulting are advantageous. Join us to shape our IT strategy and drive innovation in financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in IT strategy or technology consulting, with at least 3 years in an architecture leadership role.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern end-to-end solution architectures.
• Support the development of a multi-year IT roadmap.
• Design and govern API, middleware, and event-driven architecture.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

TOGAF

AWS Certification

Job description

The Senior Manager, Solution Architecture is responsible for defining, designing, and governing end-to-end solution architectures that translate business requirements and enterprise architecture direction into secure, scalable, and delivery-ready solutions. This role operates within an EA–SA–Delivery operating model and acts as the bridge between enterprise direction and delivery execution. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial services technology, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Strategy Development and Execution

• Assist the Head of IT Strategy in defining and refining the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of a multi-year IT roadmap, including prioritization of initiatives and resource allocation.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture design aligned to enterprise architecture standards.
• Translate business and enterprise requirements into scalable solution designs.
• Ensure delivery-ready architecture addressing functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design and govern API, middleware, and event-driven architecture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise integration standards.
• Design AWS-based and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Optimize cost, security, scalability, and resilience.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business units, IT teams, and senior leadership to understand their needs and translate them into actionable technology strategies.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input, align priorities, and communicate strategic plans.
• Act as a liaison between the IT Strategy team and other departments to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

• Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support the development and enforcement of IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in audit management activities related to IT, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery.

Job requirement (education & experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT strategy, technology consulting, or a related field, with at least 3 years in an architecture leadership role.
• Experience in the financial services industry or a highly regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects and initiatives.
• Architecture or AWS Certification is an added advantage.

Knowledges, skills and abilities required.

• Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of financial services technology trends, including digital transformation, cloud computing, and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.