Solution Architect

Company Overview

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. The firm has a heritage of more than 175 years and a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through 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. Flexible working arrangements are considered for any role and workplace accommodations are available to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Title

Solution Architect – Corporate Functions Technology

Job Description

The Solution Architect is responsible for leading the shaping and definition of technology solutions that support Finance functions in the Corporate Functions Technology team. The role operates at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into robust, scalable, and strategically aligned solution designs. This senior position requires deep expertise in Finance and Data platforms and accountability for ensuring solutions are aligned to enterprise architecture, security standards, and long‑term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with Corporate Function stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and complex business requirements, translating them into clear, high-quality solution designs.
• Own the production of end-to-end solution designs covering functional, non-functional, integration, data, security, and resilience considerations, with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
• Ensure all solution designs are aligned with enterprise architecture principles, target state architecture, and technology strategy, while adhering to governance and assurance processes.
• Design solutions that enable integrated, end-to-end Finance and Corporate Function processes, driving data consistency and reducing manual intervention through automation and platform capabilities.
• Embed modern design approaches including API‑led, event‑driven, and automation‑first architectures where appropriate to enhance efficiency and agility.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise architects, engineers, analysts, and delivery teams across the full lifecycle, providing design leadership and ensuring design integrity through implementation.
• Lead the identification and management of design risks, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are defined and executed.
• Evaluate solution options and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations, including trade‑offs across cost, risk, complexity, and strategic alignment.
• Provide design assurance and governance input, supporting architecture forums and ensuring solutions meet required quality and compliance standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of solution design practices, patterns, and standards, promoting reuse, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience designing complex technology solutions within large‑scale corporate or enterprise environments, with a strong focus on Finance and Data architectures.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end solution design across applications, integrations, and data, including the ability to design for scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Strong expertise in Finance platforms, including Oracle Fusion, AHCS, and EPM, and their integration into broader enterprise landscapes.
• Experience with Azure data technologies, including Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse, with a strong appreciation of modern data architectures.
• Understanding of data modelling, data governance, and the importance of semantic consistency across finance and reporting domains.
• Experience designing solutions that support Finance processes and regulatory requirements, including awareness of security, resilience, data quality, and compliance considerations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and senior non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across business and technology functions to achieve aligned outcomes.
• Experience operating within structured delivery and governance frameworks, including providing input into architecture and design assurance processes.
• Understanding of modern architectural patterns, including integration strategies, API‑led design, and automation or AI‑enabled solutions, is advantageous.

What We Offer

• A valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
• Share Save and a Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services.
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through a Time Off policy.
• A market‑leading Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options.
• Opportunities to explore life at the company through an online portal.
• Commitment to an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long‑term condition.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by policies and employee‑led networks that provide networking opportunities, advice, and support for diverse communities. We welcome applicants with long‑term health conditions, disabilities or neuro‑divergent conditions and are a Disability Confident Leader. Applications from military service members and individuals returning from career breaks are encouraged. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying due to a disability or additional need, please contact careers@mandg.com.