Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Bringing your skills in analysis, problem solving, and communication to Citi’s Finance Technology Transformation program will place you at the core of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Team / Role Overview
The Finance Technology Transformation program focuses on migrating existing Citi‑coded platforms to Oracle SaaS, impacting accounting engines, end‑to‑end data flow from Front Office to BA AR, Ledger Balances, and enterprise downstream consumption.
The Lead Solution Architect will lead the design and implementation of end‑to‑end architectural solutions for specific domains within this program, translating strategic architectural direction into detailed designs, guiding development teams, and ensuring technical solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements. The Lead Solution Architect reports to the Principal Solution Architect and may lead a small team of Senior Solution Architects.
What you’ll do
- Lead the design of comprehensive architectural solutions for assigned areas of the Finance Technology transformation, such as accounting engines migration, specific data pipelines (Front Office to BA AR, Ledger Balances to downstream), or reconciliation frameworks.
- Develop detailed architectural blueprints, including system integration patterns (e.g., APIs, ETL via ADTS, Pub/Sub), data models, security frameworks (e.g., layered security model, TLS 1.2 encryption), and infrastructure considerations (e.g., FastConnect).
- Apply in‑depth knowledge of Oracle SaaS modules (e.g., GL, AFCS, ARCS, FCCS) to design optimal configurations and ensure effective integration within the broader architecture.
- Design strategies for integrating with and ultimately deprecating legacy systems, ensuring minimal impact to upstream and downstream applications during the migration phases.
- Lead and mentor a team of Senior Solution Architects and collaborate closely with engineering leads, product managers, and other architects to ensure architectural alignment and successful project delivery.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to gather requirements, resolve technical impediments, and communicate architectural decisions effectively.
- Ensure the creation and maintenance of high‑quality architectural documentation, including design specifications, decision logs, and best practice guides.
Qualifications and Skills
- Expertise in designing and implementing end‑to‑end architectural solutions for large‑scale enterprise programmes.
- Strong ability to develop detailed architectural blueprints, encompassing system integration patterns, data models, security frameworks, and infrastructure considerations.
- Deep knowledge and practical experience with Oracle SaaS modules (GL, AFCS, ARCS, FCCS) and their optimal configuration and integration.
- Proficiency in designing strategies for legacy system integration and deprecation with minimal business impact.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring architectural teams and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex architectural concepts and decisions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Commitment to maintaining high‑quality architectural documentation and adhering to best practices and standards.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
- A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension plan.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
- Access to an array of learning and development resources.
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