Solution Architect

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To verify the accuracy, reliability, and soundness of the bank's analytical models by independently validating and assuring the quality of models. 

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of validation plans for new and existing models.
• Preparation of model documentation that clearly explains the model's methodology, assumptions, limitations, and risks.
• Development and implementation of ongoing monitoring frameworks to ensure continued model accuracy and effectiveness, ensuring appropriate controls and governance in place.
• Analysis and assessment of the model's accuracy, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performing back testing and stress testing to assess model robustness under different conditions.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as an AVP Solution Architect within the Technology team and be a part of Integrated Financial Crime, a Group-wide Financial Crime Control Environment Enhancement Programme spanning multiple years. The Program benefits include being better able to meet the expectations of regulators, the simplification of client engagements through a re-design of infrastructure, and efficiency improvements through the adoption of advanced technologies. This is a great role for an experienced Solution Architect looking to progress his career or a seasoned Java software engineer looking to progress as a Solution architect.

To be successful as a Solution Architect within this team, you should have:

• Proficiency in programming languages and software such as Java and DevOps or any alternative programming language, and database models/design.
• Proficiency in technical drawing and the ability to interpret technical designs and design patterns
• Excellent project and team management skills,  attention to the details and previous working experience working in enterprise design deliveries.
• Experience in providing cloud native solution.
• Experience within the Finance or Banking domain

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Working experience in AWS cloud platform,  Workflow management deliveries.
• Additional programming languages knowledge and middleware technologies is a plus
• Domain expertise in any of the Financial Crime or Compliance space.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of our Glasgow Campus.