Lead, Solution Architect Risk/CFCC

Job Description

This role will serve as the Solution Architect for Financial Crime Surveillance Operations within Group Functions T&O. The Solution Architect will be part of the wider Functions Architecture Team and work closely with the various Domain Technology Teams to drive architecture strategy, roadmap, governance and provide architecture guidance. The role is expected to bring together business understanding and technology thought leadership to drive solution and design excellence in the respective domains. In addition, this role will support on security architecture such as threat modelling and reviews across the domains. Key Responsibilities Strategy Responsible for Solution Architecture for Risk/CFCR (Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance), Audit, Legal Domains Responsible to work with other Solution Architects across Functions Architecture and Group Architecture to ensure that Group and Functions Architecture Strategies are executed within the area of responsibility. Responsible to work with Application Architects and Project Team to ensure that solutions are aligned to wider Functions/Group Architecture Strategy, Policy and Standards. Responsible to work with Application Architects, Project Team and Vendors to ensure that Patterns and Best Practices are being considered and applied appropriately. Architecture & Solutioning Develop and maintain domain blueprint and roadmap Design and architect sustainable solutions at enterprise/global scale to support the future of the bank Experienced in creating of architectural artefacts (e. g. Capability model, application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture) Practical experience on Architecture and Design patterns, usage guidelines Experienced in design solutions with emerging technologies/novice approach and familiar with technology Evaluations - understand of technology in conjunction with business requirements Processes Responsible to review and ensure projects are implemented in line with approved architecture/target architecture. Responsible to work with Application Architects and Project teams on evaluations and Proof of Concepts for new technologies and other strategic technology initiatives Responsible to ensure quality of threat modelling and identify potential threats and vulnerability across Function domains (e. g. FCSO, Risk, Legal, Compliance, HR, CABM etc). Responsible to contribute to development of architecture strategy and standards for the organization Responsible for creating, maintaining or reviewing Domain/Sub-Domain level architecture documentation in the area of responsibility. Responsible for Reviewing Application / Project level architecture documentation from Application Architect/Project Team. Responsible to ensure compliance with architecture processes and any related deliverables or artifacts at the Domain/Sub-domain level are completed/met People & Talent The role will report to Head Architect for Risk / Compliance / Audit / Legal / Financial Crime. Collaborate closely with Application Architect and Project team to provide guidance and drive architecture direction Good communication and stakeholder management across technology and business Works with C-suites - has to be assertive but being professional. Problem Solving Skills and ability to drive tasks to completion. Be able to manage differing priorities. Work independently with minimal supervision Comfortable to deal with ambiguity. Design thinking mindset and able t to provide out of the box and status quo. Risk Management Responsible for proactively seeking regular assurance that function is performing to an acceptable risk and control standards. Responsible to act quickly and decisively when any risk and control weakness become apparent and ensure they are addressed within an appropriate timeframe and, if necessary, escalated through the relevant committees. Responsible to balance business performance delivery and cost management with risk and control matters to ensure that it does not materially threaten the Group, remaining within risk appetite. Responsible to work in collaboration with risk and control teams Governance Be a part of domain architecture governance forums to ensure IT solutions are well architected, secure, and aligned with bank standards, principles and roadmap Accountable for governance of all architecture decisions and architecture directions across relevant domains as part of Architecture Review Forums and Technology Councils. A good understanding of governance processes (ideally for bank) Enterprise Architecture knowledge / framework Come up with design standards. Security - Threat modelling Technology Cloud Platforms - Azure, AWS and SaaS Strong API skills Good understanding of AI/ML (LLM) Good Data Architecture to support target API and AI/ML Strategies (Hadoop, Data Bricks) - Data Analytics. Development experience in Java, html Databases - PostgreSQL / Oracle DevOps, CI/CD Cyber Security Key stakeholders Global Head, Risk and CFCC (Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance), Legal Technology Domain Heads for Risk/CFCC, Legal Application Architects, Development Managers/Leads and Project Teams in the relevant domains Group Functions and TSA Technology teams Risk & CFCC business Legal business Enterprise Security Architects (ESA Skills and 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 10 or more years of total experience. At least 3 years of experience on developing enterprise applications using modern programming languages At least 2 years working with Cloud (AWS, Azure) At least 5 years in solution architect role or application lead role Experience in web-based workflow application, data and AI/ML development. Proficiency in threat modelling Good understanding of Financial Crime Surveillance will be added advantages. Together we: Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. 30477