Solution Architect – Corporate Functions Technology (Fintech)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Fintech): Designing and defining technology solutions for Finance functions in the Corporate Functions Technology team with an accent on Finance and Data platforms. Focus on translating complex requirements into scalable solution designs and reducing operational complexity through automation.

Location: London, Reading, Stirling, or Edinburgh (Flexible working arrangements available)

Company

A long-standing savings and investments firm combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide long-term investment solutions.

What you will do

• Lead engagement with Corporate Function stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into high-quality solution designs.
• Own end-to-end solution designs covering functional, non-functional, integration, data, security, and resilience.
• Align all designs with enterprise architecture principles, target state architecture, and technology strategy.
• Design integrated Finance processes to drive data consistency and reduce manual intervention via automation.
• Implement modern architectural patterns including API-led, event-driven, and automation-first designs.
• Manage design risks, assumptions, and dependencies while providing evidence-based recommendations on trade-offs.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing complex technology solutions in large-scale corporate environments, specifically for Finance and Data architectures.
• Strong expertise in Finance platforms including Oracle Fusion, AHCS, and EPM.
• Experience with Azure data technologies such as Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, and Synapse.
• Deep understanding of data modelling, data governance, and semantic consistency across reporting domains.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience operating within structured delivery and governance frameworks for design assurance.

Nice to have

• Understanding of AI-enabled solutions and modern architectural patterns.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with 18% total contribution (13% employer, 5% employee).
• 38 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive Inspiring Families policy providing paid parental leave (maternity, adoption, surrogacy, paternity).
• Health and protection package including private healthcare, critical illness cover, and life assurance.
• Financial wellbeing support and share-based incentive plans.