Overview

Our UK-based client is expanding its Finance & Risk Solution Architecture capability and is seeking four senior Solution Architects to support a major transformation agenda across core finance, risk, and regulatory functions. Each role offers architectural ownership within one of four specialist domains: Treasury, Finance, Risk Models, or Regulatory Reporting.

In this high-visibility role, you will shape and govern end-to-end architecture across business-critical capabilities in a complex enterprise environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Operations and Technology. This will require you to translate strategic priorities into scalable, resilient, and implementable solutions, while balancing immediate delivery demands with long-term architectural direction.

This is a role for architects who combine strategic perspective, delivery focus and confidence to influence at a senior level.

Responsibilities

  • Design and govern end‑to‑end architecture solutions, translating Finance & Risk business needs into robust and scalable designs
  • Partner closely with Finance, Risk, Operations, Architecture, and Technology stakeholders
  • Contribute to or review architecture for mergers & acquisitions initiatives
  • Develop clear functional architecture and define logical component interactions
  • Support decommissioning and archival initiatives as part of the long‑term architectural roadmap
  • Balance immediate business outcomes with long‑term architecture strategy
  • Work with engineering teams to ensure technical designs align with published architecture
  • Conduct peer reviews to maintain architectural integrity and standards compliance
  • Create practical, implementable architectures aligned to IT principles, standards, and governance processes
  • Communicate effectively and engage confidently with senior stakeholders
  • Operate autonomously with strong ownership mindset
  • Demonstrate thought leadership, initiative, and a delivery-focused approach

Requirements

  • Significant experience (10+ years) as a Solution Architect, ideally within complex financial services
  • Deep expertise in one or more Finance & Risk domains
  • Proven experience designing solutions at enterprise scale within structured governance
  • Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, thought leadership, delivery-focused approaches
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level)

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of BIAN, TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4
  • Experience with Avolution Abacus or similar tools
  • Understanding of microservices, API patterns, and cloud (e.g., AWS)
  • Exposure to global banking or large-scale transformations

Poland (Prod)

We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

[epamgdo] Poland (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.