Solution Architect For Consumer Banking And Channels ArchitectureSantander BankBoston, New York, New Jersey or MiamiContractThe successful candidate will have solutions architecture experience in the commercial banking domain. The ability to communicate with both technology teams and business teams is critical.
Experience in agile environments and agile transformation is a big plus. As a Solution Architect for Consumer Banking and Channels Architecture utilizes his/her expertise to recommend operational strategies and plans for the Solutions Architecture function with direct impact on company and IT results. S/he manages most strategic Consumer Banking Architecture accounts and communicates with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance; influencing business decisions made by leadership. In addition s/he evaluates and takes care of the compliance with the organization's technology standards and works with internal business groups on implementation opportunities, challenges, and requirements of various applications.Responsibilities:Builds and maintains relationships and trust with key business stakeholders to understand business strategy and future needsCommunicates monthly updates and produces presentations to senior management on matters of strategic importance to the departmentCommunicates with senior leadership on matters of strategic importanceConsults the Enterprise Architecture team on systems design and implementation, helping to grow and develop the current retail business processes and technology implementationsConsults with project teams to fit projects to Enterprise ArchitectureConsults with senior leadership and IT leaders to develop project scopes and business cases that meet both business and IT strategies and roadmapsConsults with the Enterprise Level Architecture team to develop blueprints and roadmaps needed to achieve appropriate balance between IT efficiency and business innovation, allowing individual business units to innovate safely in their pursuit of competitive advantageContinually communicates and builds consensus on Enterprise Architecture with IT and business partnersDevelops and implements new Enterprise Architecture products, processes, standards of operational plans that will impact the achievement of functional standards and principles throughout the organizationDirects the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry, and market trendsFacilitates the development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture standards and adoption of requirements across the enterpriseGuides improvements in tools and capabilities to support the Enterprise Architecture strategy and visionImproves efficiencies by identifying cost saving projects and opportunities for the corporate business linesInfluences business decisions made by leadershipLeads, guides, and mentors best practices, design standards, and implementation strategies for EA teamMaintains a keen awareness of ever-developing industry methods, techniques, strategies and tools for risk and risk information, reporting recommendations regarding their adoption where applicableManages most strategic accounts and relationships for the Enterprise Architecture departmentManages strategic accounts with key stakeholders to help drive improved business performanceMonitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracyOversees the implementation and operation of Information Technology solutionsRecommends and implements agreed process improvements to the Enterprise Architecture functionRecommends operational strategies and plans with direct impact on the company's resultsResearches any issues to optimize the opportunities for improvement to the EA functionTrains, mentors, and coaches colleagues and subordinates as neededCandidate will perform comprehensive discovery analysis and definition of client issues and documents implementation in the form of a technical ("blue-print") solution.Determine how products and services could be designed or modified to suit the commercial banking needsAct as a liaison between Business Units and Consumer Banking IT during design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance phases, throughout the entire life cycle of the product.Complete current state analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation.Combine exceptional interpersonal skills, technical aptitude and creative thinking to consult with prospective and existing clients to understand their business needs, map those needs to Santander solutions, requirements.Must have skills:7+ years of experienceSolution Architect and Digital Banking experienceRestful APIs, API-led designIntegration design experienceCreate logical/functional architecture diagram, create integration by use case sequence diagramNice to have:Cybersecurity concepts: MFA, best practices, encryption standards, device biometricsCybersecurity risk assessmentConsumer Online Banking - browser and native appBanking functional concepts: customer authentication, payments, billpay, monetary movements Zelle, FundNow, TransferNowExcellent communication, team player, proactiveRounds of Interviews: 2 Rounds