Cross-Border Payments Solutions Architect – Africa

RMB Nigeria Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB seeks an IT Solutions Architect to define and govern technology solutions across its cross-border payments ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory standards. You will lead solution architecture for payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, and related networks, while enforcing governance and architectural principles across platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in payments architecture, strong stakeholder engagement, and expertise in TOGAF/BIAN, cloud strategies, and Sparx

Qualifications

• 10+ years in architecture focused on payment solutions.
• SWIFT Network experience (MX/MT).
• TOGAF and BIAN qualifications or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain target architecture for cross-border payments.
• Develop solution architectures for payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, and clearing networks.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory obligations.
• Establish governance and produce architectural artefacts.

Skills

Cross-border payments

SWIFT MX/MT

ISO 20022

Architecture leadership

Regulatory compliance

Enterprise architecture

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

TOGAF

BIAN standards

Sparx EA

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

AWS

Azure

SWIFT tooling

Job description

RMB seeks an IT Solutions Architect to define and govern technology solutions across its cross-border payments ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory standards. You will lead solution architecture for payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, and related networks, while enforcing governance and architectural principles across platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in payments architecture, strong stakeholder engagement, and expertise in TOGAF/BIAN, cloud strategies, and Sparx