Enterprise Architect

Job Title:

Enterprise Architect

Job Location:

London, UK/ Hybrid Job Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Primary:
Enterprise architect, Finance transformation

Secondary: SAP transformation

Work 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 integration

Formulate 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 standard so Key Decision so 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 Arrangements The 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.

Deliverables The 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 lifecycle

Cross-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 appropriate Experience
3.1 Essential Experience working with financial services

Excellent communication in both a written and verbal form Extensive 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, etc Extensive 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…