A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with strong data architecture expertise and financial services industry experience to support strategic initiatives within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and data-driven technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of complex banking environments, modern data platforms, and enterprise solution design. Key Responsibilities Design and develop end-to-end solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture frameworks and organizational strategy. Lead the design and implementation of data-centric solutions , including data platforms, integrations, and analytics capabilities. Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure architecture designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, infrastructure, security, and product teams to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across the project lifecycle. Define and promote data architecture standards, integration patterns, and best practices . Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and financial services governance standards . Conduct architecture reviews, solution design documentation, and technical assessments . Support the integration of legacy systems with modern platforms , including cloud-based technologies. Identify opportunities to enhance data management, data quality, and accessibility across the enterprise. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience working as a Solutions Architect within complex enterprise environments. Strong data architecture experience , including data modelling, data pipelines, and data platform design. Demonstrated experience within the financial services sector , preferably banking or capital markets. Experience designing enterprise-scale, distributed systems and integration architectures . Strong understanding of data integration, APIs, and modern data ecosystems . Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar). Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams to drive architecture decisions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills . Preferred Qualifications Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Experience with data warehousing, big data platforms, or analytics ecosystems . Familiarity with modern integration frameworks, microservices architecture, and API-led design . Experience working on large-scale transformation or digital modernization programmes in financial services Skills Solution Architecture data architecture experience financial services enterprise-scale distributed systems and integration architectures data integration APIs modern data ecosystems AWS Azure senior stakeholders and technical teams analytical skills Problem-Solving communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr