IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)

RMB; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 49 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RMB is seeking an IT Solutions Architect to define and govern technology solutions across its cross-border payments ecosystem in Africa. You will lead architecture for payment hubs, SWIFT connectivity, ISO 20022 and settlement processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory obligations.

You will engage senior leadership to translate business goals into architectural roadmaps, maintain end-to-end visibility of payment journeys, and drive initiatives across platforms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience leading cross-border payments architecture with enterprise-wide impact.
• Strong understanding of SWIFT FIN and ISO 20022 messaging standards.

Responsabilités

• Define and govern technology solutions across cross-border payments ecosystem.
• Provide strategic technology solution leadership to modernise cross-border payments platform.
• Define and maintain target architecture for cross-border payments across the organisation.
• Develop solutions for payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, clearing networks and settlement processes.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, regulatory obligations and payment strategy.
• Establish architectural principles, standards and governance for the payments domain.
• Produce conceptual, logical and physical architecture artefacts.

Connaissances

Cross-border payments experience

SWIFT / ISO 20022

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

BIAN

PASA

Agentic AI

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Outils

Sparx Enterprise Architect

SWIFT/ISO20022 tooling

Cloud tooling (AWS/Azure)

Description du poste

IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)By clicking \"Accept\", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Click here to read our cookie policy.### IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)Apply: Johannesburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 2, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R54546# **Job Description**The purpose of the role is as follows: To define, govern and implement technology solutions across the organisation's cross-border payments ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and enterprise architecture principles. Providing strategic technology solution leadership to support the modernisation the cross-border payment capability to ensure scalable, secure and resilient payment solutions are put in place to support the broader Africa business.**You will be an ideal candidate of you can:** **Solution Architecture Leadership** * Define and maintain the target architecture for cross-border payments across the organisation* Develop solution architectures supporting payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, clearing networks, correspondent banking and cross-border settlement processes* Ensure technology solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, payment strategy and regulatory obligations* Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards and governance processes for the payments domain* Produce conceptual, logical and physical architecture artefacts which are continiously maintained. **Cross-Border Payments Domain Ownership for Platform** * Act as the architecture authority for all cross-border payment initiatives on platform* Maintain end-to-end visibility of payment journeys across customer channels, core banking systems, payment hubs, middleware and external payment networks that are part of the platforms ecosystem* Drive architecture decisions relating to: SWIFT FIN and ISO 20022 messaging, Cross-border payment processing, Correspondent banking integrations, Treasury and liquidity management integration, Foreign exchange processing, Sanctions and compliance screening, AML transaction monitoring, Real-time and near real-time payment capabilities**Stakeholder Engagement** * Collaborate with senior leadership to translate the business objectives into technology strategies and architectural solutions* Collaborate with integrating capability areas to ensure there is alignment on solutions and architectural roadmaps **Do you have the following:** * 10+ years in architecture focused on payment solutions Financial banking experience* SWIFT Network exeperience (MX / MT)* Agentic AI* Enterprise Sparx* Bachelors in Computer science, information systems , Engineering or related field* BIAN , Cloud (AWS, Azure), TOGAF, SWIFT related qualifications, PASA#Post#RMB#LI-ZM1# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**02/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.