Responsible for very large transformational solution architecture. Key contributor to business unit/sub-business unit technical roadmap and strategy. Provides key platform analysis and viability assessments. Maintains line of sight into what the competitive technology marketplace is delivering in relevant arenas. 1. Translates key transformational business initiatives into appropriate IT solution sets 2. Creates and maintains key technical roadmaps and technical strategies, aligned with specific business unit¿s key initiatives 3. Serves as objective escalation point for conflicts during the development process (between business and development) 4. Ensures that the integrity of solutions are maintained throughout delivery for the purpose of realization of the desired business outcome 5. Assists the Engagement Manager in consulting and planning current and future capital investments 6. Provides new business and acquisition consulting on demand 7. Carries out the most complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and strategic execution 8. Consistently displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the rest of the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity 9. Highly flexible and adaptable to change 10. Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise

Seasoned experience in the technology and/or financial services industry, a Bachelor¿s degree and/or CFP, CIMA, CFA certification or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Creative and analytical thinker with deep knowledge of a specific product, function or client segment. Broad knowledge of the larger business and operational relationships as well as current and contemporary technology architectures, platform paradigms and integration strategies. Broad knowledge of trends in the related industry with regard to established and emerging solution vendors and service providers, third parties and key influencers. Experience in functional and technical architectural trade-off analysis. Able to effectively communicate and exemplify leadership in various instances along with strong self-management skills.