Solution Architect

UPSKILLS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPSKILLS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead architecture and transformation initiatives within the Capital Markets and Global Markets domain.

The role requires a deep understanding of front-to-back trading and treasury operations and the ability to bridge business and technology teams to design scalable, future-state solutions. You will define current-state and target-state architectures, establish pragmatic transformation roadmaps, and guide large-scale programs with

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering technology in banking and financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of capital/global markets processes including pricing, trade execution, treasury operations.
• Experience with microservices, APIs, event-driven integration, and cloud-native technologies.
• Familiarity with industry messaging standards such as FIX, SWIFT, ISO 20022.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design across Global Markets platforms (trading, pricing, execution, treasury, settlement, risk).
• Translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures with stakeholders and tech teams.
• Define current-state, target-state, and transitional architectures with modernization opportunities.
• Design integration using APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and modern messaging tech.
• Establish architectural standards, governance, and best practices across projects.
• Evaluate existing tech landscapes and recommend strategic solutions to support growth and efficiency.
• Develop architecture roadmaps and guide implementation teams through large-scale transformations.
• Lead solution design workshops, technical reviews, and stakeholder discussions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Microservices

API design

Event-driven architecture

Cloud-native technologies

Capital Markets knowledge

Integration patterns

Tools

Kafka

FIX / SWIFT / ISO 20022

REST-based services

TOGAF

Job description

Solution Architect - Capital Markets / Global Markets

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead architecture and transformation initiatives within the Capital Markets and Global Markets domain. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of front-to-back trading and treasury operations, and be capable of bridging business and technology teams to design scalable, future-state solutions.

This role requires someone who can understand the end-to-end markets ecosystem, assess current-state platforms, define target architectures, and establish pragmatic transformation roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design across Global Markets platforms covering trading, pricing, execution, treasury, settlement, and risk functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solution architectures.
• Define current-state, target-state, and transitional architectures while identifying opportunities for modernization and simplification.
• Design integration solutions leveraging APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and modern messaging technologies.
• Establish architectural standards, governance, and best practices across projects and programmes.
• Evaluate existing technology landscapes and recommend strategic solutions to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Develop architecture roadmaps and guide implementation teams through large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Provide leadership during solution design workshops, technical reviews, and stakeholder discussions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology delivery, with significant experience in Solution Architecture within banking and financial markets.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets and Global Markets business processes, including pricing, trade execution, treasury operations, liquidity management, and settlement workflows.
• Familiarity with trade lifecycle management, FX products, and Nostro/Vostro management.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions using modern architecture principles, including microservices, APIs, event-driven integration, and cloud-native technologies.
• Strong knowledge of industry messaging and integration standards such as FIX, SWIFT, ISO 20022, Kafka, and REST-based services.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technology audiences.
• Experience defining technology strategies, target operating models, and transformation roadmaps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Murex architecture, integration, or transformation programmes.
• Exposure to trading, treasury, risk, or post-trade platforms within investment banking environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS Cloud.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification is advantageous.