Solutions Architect - Collateral Managment

Solution Architect - Collateral Management | Capital Markets | 12-Month ContractLocation: London / Paris / BrusselsRate: €700 - €900 per dayInside of IR35 MUST USE AN UMBRELLAI'm currently supporting one of Europe's leading financial market infrastructure organisations on the appointment of an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in Collateral Management and Capital Markets .This is an opportunity to join a major transformation programme where you'll work closely with business stakeholders, product teams and engineering teams to shape end-to-end technology solutions across the Collateral Management domain.The role would suit someone who understands how collateral processes work from a business perspective and can translate those requirements into pragmatic technology solutions.What you'll be doingDefine end-to-end solution architectures across the Collateral Management domain.Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Domain Architects and Engineering teams.Translate business requirements into scalable solution designs.Produce target-state architectures and solution roadmaps.Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.Define integration patterns across multiple business applications.Participate in architecture governance and design reviews.Help shape reusable architecture patterns and best practices.Work across both strategic architecture and delivery.What we're looking forWe're looking for someone with a strong understanding of Collateral Management rather than purely technical architecture experience.You'll ideally have experience across several of the following:Collateral ManagementSettlementCustodyCapital MarketsPost-Trade ProcessingSecurities ServicesMargin ManagementSecurities FinancingRepoYou'll also have experience in one or more of the following roles:Solution ArchitectBusiness ArchitectDomain ArchitectApplication ArchitectTechnical experienceExperience with some of the following would be beneficial:Event-Driven ArchitectureMicroservicesREST APIsIntegration ArchitectureMainframe environmentsCloud technologiesEnterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar)About youYou'll be someone who can comfortably engage with both business and technology stakeholders, understands how enterprise applications fit together, and can design practical, end-to-end solutions that support large-scale business transformation.Previous experience within Capital Markets , Post-Trade , Settlement , Custody or Collateral Management environments is essential.Contract Details12-month initial contract8 days per month on-site in London / Brussels or ParisThe remainder of the contract is remoteLong-term transformation programmeExcellent opportunity to work within one of Europe's leading financial market infrastructure organisations.*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsTPBN1_UKTJ