Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise ArchitectJob Location: London, UK/ HybridJob Type: PermanentJob Description:Primary: Enterprise architect, Finance transformationSecondary: SAP transformationWork with the Bank's IT Architecture Team aligned to an IT Delivery Capability that delivers the transformation agenda and outcomes. In this case the consultant will work across multiple projects within the Treasury, Risk and Finance delivery capability.Participate in workshops, providing quality assurance and gathering requirements to shape project deliverables.Understand the Bank's As-Is Architecture components including processes, capabilities, applications, technologies and integrationFormulate and document project artefacts that help to articulate desired direction of travel:o Design principles and policieso Technical Requirements (Functional and Non-Functional)o Technical standardso Key Decisionso Solution briefs and high-level designso Contribute to required procurement processes such as RFx, vendor selection and workshops.o Oversee and assure the work of in-house and external design and delivery resources.o Challenge delivery partner(s) proposals where necessary to protect the Banks interests and needs.If required, act as the key technical point of contact for partners and engage with internal teams to ensure all interests are taken into account.Implementation ArrangementsThe Consultant shall work under the direct supervision of and report to the Service/Software Delivery Manager and the Chief Architect on all activities as specified in the section Deliverables.The Bank shall not seek to exercise any direction, control, or supervision over the Consultants working methods in the provision of services. Within the scope of services, the Consultant shall complete their work in adherence to relevant Bank policies, process and standards.DeliverablesThe Consultant will contribute to the following activities, and work across the project team and the Bank to ensure tasks and goals are delivered on time and adhere to defined quality standards:Responsible for the solution architecture for the Treasury & Operations transformation (covers at a high-level loan booking and administration, payments, guarantees management, exotic trade pricing and booking, market data management) aligning to the strategic vision, set by the Capability Lead Architect.Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (consultancy firms, software vendors, service providers, etc.) to identify and analyse solution options, providing technical steer for the projects and BAU teams.Responsible for the solution architecture documentation and taking it through the governance.Ensure that solutions are an appropriate balance between short-term delivery needs and medium/long-term strategic aspirations. All deviations from agreed roadmaps should be explicit and agreed through appropriate governance.Responsible for the delivery of solution architecture artifacts throughout the project delivery lifecycleCross-programme alignment of architectures, applications, and data to provide consistency and quality across the solution.Build and maintenance of catalogues and models at appropriate levels of abstraction.Identify and drive the resolution or remedy of issues and risks relating to the items above.Proposition of appropriate technologies and techniques for meeting challenges in the programme.Presentation and explanation of architecture matters in governance and other fora where appropriateExperience3.1 EssentialExperience working with financial servicesExcellent communication in both a written and verbal formExtensive experience in the solution architecture across Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and Commercial Lending solutions. Finastra Summit experience is mandatory.Understanding of Financial Processes including knowledge of cash management, forecasting, risk management, payments, accounting, compliance, etcExtensive experience in Solution Architecture methodology and frameworks. This involves understanding different architecture patterns, technologies, and platforms with the ability to demonstrate As-Is and To-BeProven ability to transform wide-ranging business requirements and strategic aspirations into concise solution options within the set strategic vision and technical constraintsAwareness of the leading industry trends in the architectural domainGood formal modelling skills, including UMLActively engaged and aware of current developments in architecture and related disciplines, tools and markets3.2 DesiredExperience in trade lifecycle management technical transformation, including experience with Finastra Summit (Treasury and/or Commercial Lending), integration of treasury systems with finance systems (e.g. S/4HANA), ActiveViam Atoti Business Solutions and solutions built on QuantLibIntegration and API Skills: Knowledge of API integration and interfacing technologiesProgramming skills in one or more languages e.g. Python, Java, SQLExperience in payment systems (incl. experience with SWIFT)Ability to work across various technologies within the specific domainUnderstanding of different project delivery lifecycle frameworksStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to develop deep business knowledge and offer advice that spans across IT and business domains.Experience of large IT and Business Change programmesAble to work effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and contexts, responding to their differing needs and levels of expertise, in an Agile delivery modelExperience in documenting and presenting architectural artefacts to the senior stakeholders, both IT and the business, and architectural governance processExperience operating in mid-sized corporate environment with technological legacyExperience in shaping the architecture in agile environmentProven experience in working collaboratively with the challenging stakeholdersDemonstrable evidence of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.Ability to make decisions in the environment of uncertainty with clear articulation of assumptions and risks.3.3 Track RecordWorking collaboratively within a team to achieve common goalsHelping your team to succeed at all times and continuously improveManaging time to deliver working solutions of acceptable qualityAdapting to change and challenging the team to deliver the best results possibleWorking closely with the customer so that the focus on business value is first and foremost in all decisions takenNegotiating and networkingBeing dynamic and self-motivatedHandling complex and fluid situations in a measured and collaborative wayBeing persistent and resilientEvidence of ability to proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customersWorking in a diverse environmentRegards,View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Falcon Smart IT Limited