technical architect (investment systems)
Posted Today by Randstad
£880 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
london, london
Summary: The Technical Architect for Investment Systems will lead the architectural evolution of critical investment platforms, ensuring seamless integration between Portfolio Management Systems and accounting frameworks. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in investment management lifecycles and a strong technical background. The position is hybrid, requiring two days in the office per week, and is offered as a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing robust solutions and optimizing reporting architecture within the investment technology domain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Systems Evolution: Design and oversee the implementation of front-to-back architecture covering PMS, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), and ABOR (Accounting Book of Record).
- Operational Lifecycle: Architect robust solutions for complex investment events, including Capital Calls, distributions, and multi-tier fund structures.
- Service Design: Lead and participate in Service Design workshops to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical blueprints.
- Output Leadership: Drive the creation of high-quality architectural artifacts (HLDs, LLDs, and integration patterns) that align with enterprise standards.
- Reporting Excellence: Optimize back-end reporting architecture to ensure data accuracy across regulatory, financial, and impact-based reporting suites.
Key Skills:
- Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Investment Management lifecycles, with Private Equity or Private Debt experience preferred.
- System Expertise: Hands-on experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR transitions and integrations.
- Financial Logic: Mastery of Capital Call mechanics, waterfall distributions, and valuation workflows.
- Architecture: Proven ability to drive "Service Design" thinking and deliver production-ready outputs.
- Data & Reporting: Expertise in back-end data modeling for complex financial reporting.
- The Bridge: Ability to translate complex investment jargon into technical requirements for engineering teams and vice versa.
- Strategic Influence: Comfort challenging the status quo in workshops to ensure long-term architectural health over short-term "fixes".
- Clarity: A knack for producing documentation that is both technically rigorous and accessible to business stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £886 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Technical Architect (Investment Systems)
Rate: £800 - £886 per day (Umbrella)
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Duration: 6-month contract Domain: Investment Technology (PMS, IBOR, ABOR)
The Mission
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the evolution of a critical investment systems landscape.
The Role
You will be responsible for the front-to-back architectural integrity of the platforms, ensuring seamless integration between Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) and accounting frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Systems Evolution: Design and oversee the implementation of front-to-back architecture covering PMS, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), and ABOR (Accounting Book of Record).
- Operational Lifecycle: Architect robust solutions for complex investment events, including Capital Calls, distributions, and multi-tier fund structures.
- Service Design: Lead and participate in Service Design workshops to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical blueprints.
- Output Leadership: Drive the creation of high-quality architectural artifacts (HLDs, LLDs, and integration patterns) that align with enterprise standards.
- Reporting Excellence: Optimize back-end reporting architecture to ensure data accuracy across regulatory, financial, and impact-based reporting suites.
Technical Profile & Experience
- Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Investment Management lifecycles, with Private Equity or Private Debt experience preferred.
- System Expertise: Hands-on experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR transitions and integrations.
- Financial Logic: Mastery of Capital Call mechanics, waterfall distributions, and valuation workflows.
- Architecture: Proven ability to drive "Service Design" thinking and deliver production-ready outputs.
- Data & Reporting: Expertise in back-end data modeling for complex financial reporting.
Soft Skills & Leadership
- The Bridge: Ability to translate complex investment jargon into technical requirements for engineering teams and vice versa.
- Strategic Influence: Comfort challenging the status quo in workshops to ensure long-term architectural health over short-term "fixes".
- Clarity: A knack for producing documentation that is both technically rigorous and accessible to business stakeholders.
If you find the role interesting please apply here or share your CV to saisaranya.gummadi@randstaddigital.com
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.