Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Risk Service Line is part of Group IT Enablement & Control Functions and is responsible for managing end-to-end BAU reporting processes and changes across Enterprise Risk Management by partnering with stakeholders primarily from Group Risk. The Solution Designer plays a key role in defining and validating the end-to-end solution architecture for the bank's Credit Risk Management Standard (CRMS) implementation. The role ensures that the CRMS design is aligned with regulatory requirements (CBUAE, Basel III/IV, IFRS9).

This position requires strong expertise in risk systems architecture, data modeling, integration design, and risk application configuration - translating business and regulatory needs into a robust, scalable, and compliant technology solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the solution design and architecture blueprint for the CRMS Solution covering functional and technical domains (Credit Risk and Enterprise Risk where applicable).
• Define end-to-end system architecture, including integration with Core Banking & LOS, Data Warehouse / Data Lake, Model Execution Engine (PD-LGD-EAD models), Collateral, Limits, and Exposure Systems, Reporting & Analytics layer and downstream systems used for IFRS9 ECL, Capital computations, etc.
• Develop the Solution Design Document (SDD) outlining logical, application, and data architecture for the CRMS implementation.
• Functional Design Alignment
• Regulatory & Risk Compliance
• Design Governance & Documentation

Skills & Experience Required Technical & Functional Expertise

• Deep understanding of Credit and Enterprise Risk Management processes, exposure management, and RWA/ECL calculation principles.
• Strong data architecture and ETL/integration design knowledge.
• Understanding of risk data aggregation and reporting (BCBS 239) principles.
• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, data lineage tools, and microservices integration is an advantage.

Qualifications & Soft Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance with Banking Experience.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in banking technology, risk system design, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience in end-to-end design of credit risk or enterprise risk platforms.
• Professional certifications preferred: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or PMP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and vendor domains.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Investment Banking, and Banking