A major financial organisation requires a Technical Solutions Architect with experience in the payment industry to join their team responsible for technology solutions that cater to business needs in UK&I and Europe. This will involve partnering with the internal business and product owners as well as engaging with external clients to provide technology leadership, produce proposals, define business requirements and work with global development teams to deliver lasting technical solutions. Role Requirements: • Strong Technology Consulting and Technology Architecture experience in payments industry with deep understanding of Payments (Cards, bank accounts, wallets) as well as PSD2, UK Open Banking and a solid technical understanding of APIs. • A solutions orientated technology architect with strong understanding of API and application level security, 2 FA authentication, user consent management etc. • Curiosity & Problem Solving Capability to advise senior business stakeholders on defining problem statements, an approach to deliver solutions, and the ability to develop and present compelling value propositions involving technology. • Strong analytic skills to unravel complex matters to present high level solutions whilst being able to get into detailed analysis when required. • Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with multi-located technology teams. • Quick learner with strong business writing, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Self-starter with good leadership abilities. • Understanding of the European regulatory landscape
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