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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Our client is a globally scaled technologydriven service company focused on delivering concierge lifestyle and travel services to highnetworth individuals on behalf of more than 50 global financial institutions. Backed by stable multiyear revenue contracts they are a B Corplisted London Stock Exchange traded company currently scaling their platform through an ambitious technology roadmap with a heavy focus on automation AI and systems innovation.

This is an opportunity to work in a mature hightrust business with a global presence forwardlooking culture and strong emphasis on excellence in service delivery and internal operations.


Role Overview
The client is seeking a Financial Systems Architect to lead and optimise the design implementation and maintenance of financial systems automation tools and data pipelines. This position plays a pivotal role in streamlining finance operations ensuring data integrity and improving scalability across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will manage a small team engage in system architecture and drive innovation within financial infrastructure.

Team and Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a small team of financial systems analysts

  • Promote high standards in automation data integrity and system reliability

  • Support team development and crossdepartmental collaboration

System Design and Automation

  • Design implement and maintain financial systems and reconciliation tools

  • Build scalable ETL pipelines and automation tools to improve operational efficiency

  • Oversee system upgrades and troubleshoot integration challenges

Data Integrity and Analytics

  • Ensure high data quality across systems

  • Supervise the creation of dashboards and tools that provide financial insights

  • Work closely with finance and IT teams to ensure aligned objectives

Strategy and Stakeholder Management

  • Provide technical and strategic input into finance technology roadmaps

  • Translate complex systems architecture into businessfriendly language

  • Collaborate with thirdparty vendors on implementations and enhancements



Requirements

  • Bachelor s degree in Business Science Computer Science Information Systems or a related field (preferred)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in financial systems management or automation

  • Proven experience managing a small team or leading projects

  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation data analysis and ETL processes

  • Experience with tools such as Azure Dynamics 365 and Snowflake (advantageous)

  • Strong understanding of process improvement systems architecture and internal controls


Benefits


  • Based in Cape Town with hybrid flexibility
  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Flexible hybrid working policy (up to 60 homebased)

  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service

  • Paid volunteer day annually

  • Global discounts on travel and entertainment

  • Contribution toward medical aid

  • Complimentary offstreet parking

  • Remote working holidays

  • Employee wellness and counseling services

  • International growth opportunities in a dynamic inclusive environment



Bachelor s degree in Business Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred) Minimum 3 years of experience in financial systems management or automation Proven experience managing a small team or leading projects Strong proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and ETL processes Experience with tools such as Azure, Dynamics 365, and Snowflake (advantageous) Strong understanding of process improvement, systems architecture, and internal controls

Employment Type

Full Time

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