Finance & Actuarial Business Solutions Architect

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role Purpose: 

The Finance Solution Architect is responsible for ensuring that robust, scalable, and innovative solutions are designed and implemented that meet the strategic and operational needs of the Finance function as agreed with the Lead Finance Solution Architect. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that financial systems are integrated, efficient, and compliant with regulatory requirements. The Finance Solution Architect will work closely with the Lead Finance Solution Architect to ensure high-quality financial system and process solutions are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Architecture:

Ensure design and development of financial system architectures meet business requirements and align with the organisation's technology strategy.

Ensure that financial solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including system diagrams, data models, and integration plans.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with Finance, IT and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into solutions aligned with the strategic architecture.

Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other architects to ensure successful implementation of financial solutions.

Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and present architectural designs.

System Integration:

Support design and integration of solutions between financial systems and other enterprise applications.

Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between different systems.

Address integration challenges and provide solutions to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

Evaluate emerging technologies and tools that could enhance financial systems and processes.

Recommend technology solutions that align with the organisation's goals and budget.

Conduct proof-of-concept activities to validate new technologies and approaches.

Compliance and Security:

Ensure that financial solutions comply with regulatory requirement and other relevant standards.

Ensure security best practices are implemented to protect financial data and systems.

Identify, document and proposed mitigation approaches to any risks.

Performance Optimisation:

Monitor and identify optimisation opportunities in relation to the performance of financial systems to ensure high availability and efficiency.

Identify and proposed resolutions to performance bottlenecks and other technical issues.

Documentation and Training:

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for financial systems and solutions.

Ensure that knowledge is effectively transferred and retained within the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified accountant or actuary with extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in Finance Services ideally with Life Insurance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting and/ or actuarial principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing financial systems or processes and integrations.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies and platforms, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, actuarial software, data analytics tools, and cloud computing.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex business requirements and design effective technical solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to align technical solutions with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Influencing: Ability to adapt style to inspire and motivate others while effectively communicating the vision.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Close Date: 28th February 2025

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.  Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying. 

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