Solution Architect

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world's leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

You will work in the Customer Solution Management team, within the Product and Technology Organization. The mission of the department is to design and manage the End 2 End Architecture of the Solutions for Banks worldwide, which will adopt an Avaloq based outsourcing services portfolio. The team is composed of senior Business / IT / Enterprise Architects with a strong focus on customer facing activities, including consulting, solutions definition and documentation. Office location is Bioggio or Zurich.

Your key tasks

• Work as Solution Manager with the objective of defining the most effective solutions for banks in terms of architectural patterns, functional modules, 3rd party products integration, standards, investments, process and technology, to support the enterprise business strategy, ensuring that architectures excellence and banks needs are balanced
• Be responsible and accountable to write the Solution definition documents for the running change or transformation projects for the Avaloq Clients. Document client architectures using Enterprise Architecture tools. Support cost estimations and offering activities
• Collect, analyze and maintain client requirements and translate them into Information system or service solutions. Drive solutions selection according to the following criteria: cost efficiency, competitiveness of offering, improve STP and Back Office efficiency, adherence with company strategic objectives, reduced complexity
• Assist Avaloq clients with consulting mandates on Solution Architecture topics
• Bring a High-Level perspective into the functional or system analysis, during feasibility studies, solution definitions and projects
• Support project managers in planning the solution aspects of large transformation programs, including cost estimations
• Support Avaloq management in strategic decisions and promote the latest architectural principles throughout the organization

• Long running Avaloq experience in following architecture roles: Business/Banking Architectures, Technology/Software/Integration Architectures, Enterprise Architectures, Digital Banking
• Long running experience and proven track record in Avaloq implementation projects including integration of 3rd party systems. Up to date knowledge on business and IT architectures patterns, methods, and tooling
• Proven experience working within a SaaS (Software as a Service) model, including a deep understanding of subscription-based business frameworks, cloud technology, and service-oriented architecture
• Consulting attitude and experience, to be authoritative and convincing in business discussion with clients
• Fluency in German and English

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Expertise in SaaS-specific challenges such as user onboarding, retention strategies, and scalability, along with a track record of successfully deploying or managing SaaS solutions to meet diverse client needs
• Formal certification on the following areas and similar: Avaloq, TOGAF, ITIL, Open Group, Cloud, Openshift/REST APIs, Digital and Mobile. Bank Industry certifications
• Fluency in French or Italian