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Solution Architect, Listed Derivative Clearing

England Permanent View Job Description
The Investment Banking Solution Architect for Listed Derivative Clearing leads the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions to support financial services operations.
  • Are you a Solution Architect, with experience with derivatives clearing.
  • Do you have Java Language experience?

About Our Client

A leading global player and the fastest growing Derivatives Execution & Clearing (DEC) business globally in the recent years. We help clients alleviate impacts and challenges of regulatory developments on DEC, and provide clients with access to leading markets through over 70 exchanges and major Central Counterparty Clearing Houses (CCPs). The teams provide a range of efficient post-trade solutions that enables clients to automate allocation, manage positions and process reporting. We have a comprehensive in-house algorithm offering, through FinTech partnerships and a global voice desk, and strong commitment in our digital platforms to deliver best-in-class service to clients.

Job Description

  • Work closely with business analysts, stakeholders, and project managers to clarify business goals and ensure technical solutions align with these objectives.
  • Designing Solution Strategies
  • Create architectural blueprints that outline the path to project success.
  • Aligning Solutions with Business Needs
  • Evaluate and select the most appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to address business challenges.
  • Managing Constraints
  • Identify and prioritise key constraints such as budget, time-to-market, compliance, and scalability.
  • Produce detailed technical documentation to guide development teams and communicate architectural decisions, designs, and specifications.
  • Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and accessible to all stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with Development Teams
  • Work closely with software development teams to ensure solutions are implemented according to architectural guidance and technical standards.
  • Business Strategy



The Successful Applicant

A successful Investment Banking Solution Architect should have:

  • Significant experience in investment banking in clearing of derivative product (ETD and OTC)
  • In-depth product knowledge of listed derivatives
  • Strong understanding of architectural design.
  • Experience with IT infrastructure, software engineering, network administration, and database management.
  • Be familiar with Architecture framework such as SOCCER (Syst int, Orga, com, Change management, evaluation, analysis, Risk and security
  • Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, ideally in regulated industries.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-based bonus ranging from 10% to 15%.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 50% remote work.
  • Global Hand-on focus
  • Opportunity to work on innovative solutions within the financial services industry.
  • Permanent position with a focus on career development and progression.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Investment Banking Solution Architect, please apply and we can discuss further

Contact
Carly Adams
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6767966
Phone number
+442072692196

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Architecture
Sector
Financial Services
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carly Adams
Consultant phone
+442072692196
Job reference
JN-062025-6767966