Solutions Architect

Risk Service Line is part of Group IT Enablement & Control Functions and is responsible for managing end-to-end BAU reporting processes and changes across Enterprise Risk Management by partnering with stakeholders primarily from Group Risk. The Solution Designer plays a key role in defining and validating the end-to-end solution architecture for the bank's Credit Risk Management Standard (CRMS) implementation. The role ensures that the CRMS design is aligned with regulatory requirements (CBUAE, Basel III/IV, IFRS9).

This position requires strong expertise in risk systems architecture, data modeling, integration design, and risk application configuration - translating business and regulatory needs into a robust, scalable, and compliant technology solution.

• Lead the solution design and architecture blueprint for the CRMS Solution covering functional and technical domains (Credit Risk and Enterprise Risk where applicable).
• Define end-to-end system architecture, including integration with Core Banking & LOS, Data Warehouse / Data Lake, Model Execution Engine (PD-LGD-EAD models), Collateral, Limits, and Exposure Systems, Reporting & Analytics layer and downstream systems used for IFRS9 ECL, Capital computations, etc.
• Develop the Solution Design Document (SDD) outlining logical, application, and data architecture for the CRMS implementation.
• Functional Design Alignment
• Regulatory & Risk Compliance
• Design Governance & Documentation

• Deep understanding of Credit and Enterprise Risk Management processes, exposure management, and RWA/ECL calculation principles.
• Strong data architecture and ETL/integration design knowledge.
• Understanding of risk data aggregation and reporting (BCBS 239) principles.
• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines, data lineage tools, and microservices integration is an advantage.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance with Banking Experience.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in banking technology, risk system design, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience in end-to-end design of credit risk or enterprise risk platforms.
• Professional certifications preferred: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or PMP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and vendor domains.

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