OM Bank - Domain Architect: Finance & Risk

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Old Mutual Limited seeks an experienced Architect to lead domain architecture for Finance and Risk. You will define baseline and future-state architectures, derisk initiatives, and translate policies into technical solutions across cloud, API, and data platforms.

You will mentor architects, collaborate with CFO and IT teams, and ensure governance and security across domains. A strong background in Oracle, Python, and SOA is expected.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in banking or financial services with 3+ years in architecture roles.
• Deep understanding of finance and risk processes, systems, and regulations.
• Strong cloud knowledge (AWS and Azure).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, or financial systems.
• Experience with Oracle, Python and SOA.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain baseline domain architecture.
• Define and maintain the future-state architecture and roadmap for Risk and Finance domains.
• Derisk the domain and the organization from architectural risk identified.
• Translate finance and risk policies into architectural guidelines and technical solutions.
• Lead API and microservices integration across finance and risk systems; guide implementation with DevOps.
• Mentor system architects and developers; ensure architecture governance.
• Ensure compliance with security controls, risk policies, and data governance.

Connaissances

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Business Requirements Analysis

Current State Assessment

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Executing Plans

Gap Analysis

IT Architecture

IT Implementation

Market Analysis

Policies & Procedures

Product Development

Readiness Assessments

User Experience (UX) Design

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Outils

Oracle

Python

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Description du poste

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Define and maintain baseline domain architecture.
• Define and maintain the future-state architecture and roadmap for Risk and Finance domains.
• Derisk the domain and the organization from any architectural risk identified (i.e. Make the domain compliant).
• Maintain zero audit funding rate for the domain.
• Translate finance and risk policies into architectural guidelines and technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as a subject matter expert in areas such as Regulatory Reporting, Financial Risk Management (e.g., credit, market, operational risk), Accounting and General Ledger systems, Compliance and audit requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and integrated solutions using platforms like Oracle Financial Services, etc.
• Lead API and microservices integration across finance and risk systems. Collaborate with DevOps teams to guide implementation and ensure architectural integrity.
• Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to align architecture with strategic goals.
• Provide consulting and thought leadership on domain-specific challenges and trends.
• Contribute to global standards and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security controls, risk policies, and data governance.
• Mentor system architects and developers. Collaborate across domains (e.g., Payments, Trade Finance) to ensure cohesive architecture.
• Trusted advisor from IT to our CFO and the entire Finance department.
• Bring alignment and cohesion between data, solution, business, and security architectures within the domain.
• Domain architecture governance (maintaining architecture artifacts, run with architecture reviews and submissions, maintain domain decision registry).

ROLE REQUIRMENTS

• Minimum 8-12 years in banking or financial services, with at least 3 years in architecture roles.
• Deep understanding of finance and risk processes, systems, and regulations. Experience with SaaS, cloud (private/public), and data platforms.
• Strong engineering background with ability to produce structured documentation and visualizations.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and data-driven finance architectures. Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks.
• Strong end to end cloud knowledge and experience (especially AWS and Azure). Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF), cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), or financial systems.
• Experience with Oracle, Python, and service-oriented architectures.

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, Product Development, Readiness Assessments, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Nimble Learning

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

07 November 2026 , 23:59

_ The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. _

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