3 days on-site / 2 days remote in Madrid
Freelance / B2B Contract Type
Rate up to €650/day
Role Overview
We are seeking a Solutions Architect with strong functional expertise in Markets & Trading and hands‑on experience designing client‑facing digital channels.
You will lead the creation of high‑level solution designs across Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) initiatives, ensuring solutions are strategically aligned, well‑structured, and compliant with architectural and security standards.
The role requires strong stakeholder communication, the ability to translate functional requirements into effective solution options, and close alignment with Enterprise Architecture and Client Centricity roadmaps.
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand functional requirements and propose effective solution options.
- Design solution approaches for client‑facing digital channels, including portals, APIs, and integration flows.
- Ensure solution alignment across core CIB domains, including:
- Markets & Trading
- Payments
- Trade Finance
- Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), integration models, and supporting architecture documentation.
- Clearly communicate solution decisions and architectural rationale to global, cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance with established standards across:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- API and integration governance
- Security protocols and controls
- Support delivery teams through the solution lifecycle, ensuring consistent alignment with Enterprise Architecture and Client Centricity strategy.
- Engage with global stakeholders to support solution alignment across regions and domains.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within a Corporate & Investment Banking environment.
- Strong functional knowledge of Markets & Trading, with the ability to translate business needs into clear solution options.
- Demonstrated experience producing HLDs, integration models, and architecture documentation.
- Solid understanding of:
- Identity & Access Management standards
- API management and integration patterns
- Security frameworks
- Experience working across multiple teams and collaborating with global stakeholders.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
- Relevant architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) or CIB‑related accreditations.
- Experience with client onboarding and KYC processes is a strong advantage.