Description
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Data, Analytics & AI
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
A career within Data and Analytics services will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:
PwC has an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect who has extensive working experience within the Retail Banking space. This role will give the successful incumbent an opportunity to work on innovative projects while leveraging new and advanced technologies to drive transformative solutions.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing, and overseeing comprehensive banking solutions that align with our clients' strategic goals. You will provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and hands-on expertise to ensure the successful deployment and optimisation of the retail banking technologies.
Qualifications / Certifications required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related.
Relevant certificates in Banking or Technology (TOGAF, PMP, BIAN)
Experience required:
Minimum 8-10 years working experience in Banking Solution Architecture or related roles
Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale banking projects.
Experience in a senior or leadership position within a banking-focused team.
Extensive knowledge of retail banking processes, systems, and technologies.
Strong understanding of banking architecture, integration, and best practices
Experience with banking implementation methodologies (Agile and Waterfall)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python or C#
Experience with banking software (SAP Banking, Temenos, Finacle)
Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate project teams
Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities of role:
Strategic Planning and Solution Design:
Develop and maintain the overall retail banking architecture strategy in alignment with business goals
Design end-to-end retail banking solutions that meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
Create architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and project plans for retail banking implementations
Implementation and Integration:
Lead the implementation of retail banking solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards
Oversee the integration of retail banking systems with other enterprise applications and third-party solutions
Ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability
Technical Leaderships:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, including developers, analysts and consultants
Review and approve technical designs, configurations, and custom developments
Ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of retail banking solutions
Stakeholder Engagement"
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand requirements, translating them into technical specifications
Present architectural solutions and project updates to senior management and other stakeholders
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for retail banking initiatives.
Performance Optimisation:
Monitor the performance of retail banking systems and implement strategies for optimisation
Identify and address potential issues and bottlenecks in the banking environment
Ensure continuous improvement and enhancement of retail banking solutions
Documentation and Compliance:
Stay current with advancements in retail banking technologies and emerging tools
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of retail banking solutions
Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support retail banking projects.
Skill sets required:
Solution Architect , Technical Lead , Application development , Software Development life cycle , Agile , Waterfall. Project delivery, Integration , Data modeling, budgeting and forecasting , Technical Architecture.
* Industry experience required:
Retail and Private Banking , Insurance, Investment Banking
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Education
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
September 15, 2024
