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Lead, Solution Architecture, Finance



Job description

Overview

Lead, Solution Architecture, Finance at Standard Chartered.

This role serves as the Solution Architect for Group Finance within Group Functions TTO, part of the wider Functions Architecture Team, collaborating with Domain Technology Teams to drive architecture strategy, roadmap, governance and provide architecture guidance.

The role combines business understanding with technology thought leadership to drive solution and design excellence in the respective domains.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Solution Architecture for Group Finance within Group Functions TTO.

  • Collaborate with other Solution Architects across Functions Architecture and Group Architecture to execute Group and Functions Architecture Strategies within the area of responsibility.

  • Work with Application Architects and Project Teams to ensure solutions align with wider Functions/Group Architecture Strategy, Policy and Standards.

  • Coordinate with Application Architects, Project Teams and Vendors to apply patterns and best practices appropriately.

  • Understand and review Vendor product architecture and capabilities in collaboration with Application Architects, Project Teams and Vendors.

Strategy

  • See responsibilities above (as Architecture Lead for Group Finance) and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture strategies.

Business

  • Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders to align Business, Architecture and Technology Strategies.

  • Drive technology simplification to rationalise platforms and enable efficient business capability delivery.

  • Contribute to investment planning and prioritisation with the businesses and T&I.

  • Enable cloud adoption and modernisation while balancing regulatory requirements, data sovereignty and data security.

Processes

  • Review projects to ensure alignment with approved architecture/target architecture.

  • Collaborate on evaluations and PoCs for new technologies and strategic initiatives.

  • Contribute to development of architecture strategy and standards for the organisation.

  • Create, maintain or review Domain/Sub-Domain level architecture documentation.

  • Review architecture documentation from Application Architects and Project Teams.

  • Ensure compliance with architecture processes and related deliverables at the Domain/Sub-domain level.

People & Talent

  • Report to Head Architect/Domain Architect for Group Finance.

  • Collaborate with Application Architects and Project Teams to provide guidance and drive architecture direction.

Risk Management

  • Proactively seek assurance of acceptable risk and control standards.

  • Act quickly to address risk and control weaknesses and escalate as needed.

  • Balance business performance, cost management and risk within appetite; collaborate with risk and control teams.

Governance

  • Participate in domain architecture governance forums and align with Functions and Enterprise Architecture.

  • Accountable for governance of architecture decisions across relevant domains via Architecture Review Forums and Technology Councils.

  • Ensure compliance with SCB data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

  • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.

  • Embed high ethical standards and regulatory compliance across the Bank.

  • Lead to achieve Conduct Principles outcomes and address risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

  • Group Finance COO
  • Domain Heads of Group Finance
  • Application Architects and Development Managers/Leads, Project Teams in Finance
  • Group Finance Product Owners

Skills & Experience

  • Application Design, Architecture
  • IT Architecture
  • IT Standards, Procedures & Policies
  • Platform Architecture
  • IT Governance
  • Data Architecture
  • Application Development Tools
  • Cloud Computing Architecture

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 15+ years total experience.

  • More than 10 years of relevant hands-on solution architecture experience, preferably in banking.

  • Experience in large, complex organisations with stakeholder management.

  • At least 3 years of experience with Finance Solutions and Platforms.

  • At least 3 years of experience developing enterprise applications using modern programming languages.

  • Experience in data and advanced analytics is a plus.

About Standard Chartered

We are an international bank focused on making a positive difference for clients, communities and colleagues.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your wellbeing, along with flexible working options and opportunities for learning and growth.

  • Core benefits including retirement savings, medical and life insurance with flexible options where available.

  • Generous leave including parental/maternity, sabbatical, volunteering leave and global holiday standards (minimum 30 days).

  • Flexible working options between home and office locations.

  • Wellbeing resources and learning opportunities.

  • Inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates diversity.

Seniority level: Director

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