Technical Architect (Investment Systems)

Technical Architect (Investment Systems)

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Rate: £800 - £886 per day (Umbrella)

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Duration: 6-month contract Domain: Investment Technology (PMS, IBOR, ABOR)

The Mission

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the evolution of a critical investment systems landscape.

The Role

You will be responsible for the front-to-back architectural integrity of the platforms, ensuring seamless integration between Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) and accounting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Evolution: Design and oversee the implementation of front-to-back architecture covering PMS, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), and ABOR (Accounting Book of Record).
Operational Lifecycle: Architect robust solutions for complex investment events, including Capital Calls, distributions, and multi-tier fund structures.
Service Design: Lead and participate in Service Design workshops to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical blueprints.
Output Leadership: Drive the creation of high-quality architectural artifacts (HLDs, LLDs, and integration patterns) that align with enterprise standards.
Reporting Excellence: Optimize back-end reporting architecture to ensure data accuracy across regulatory, financial, and impact-based reporting suites.

Technical Profile & Experience

Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Investment Management lifecycles, with Private Equity or Private Debt experience preferred.
System Expertise: Hands-on experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR transitions and integrations.
Financial Logic: Mastery of Capital Call mechanics, waterfall distributions, and valuation workflows.
Architecture: Proven ability to drive "Service Design" thinking and deliver production-ready outputs.
Data & Reporting: Expertise in back-end data modeling for complex financial reporting.

Soft Skills & Leadership

The Bridge: Ability to translate complex investment jargon into technical requirements for engineering teams and vice versa.
Strategic Influence: Comfort challenging the status quo in workshops to ensure long-term architectural health over short-term "fixes". xwzovoh
Clarity: A knack for producing documentation that is both technically rigorous and accessible to business stakeholders.If you find the role interesting please apply here or share your CV to (url removed)

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