Senior Presales Solution Architect Capital Markets
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Job Summary
Zinkworks is a global leader in innovation headquartered in Athlone Ireland with three office locations worldwide. We utilise the latest cutting-edge technologies to bring industry-leading expertise to our Telecommunication and Financial Services clients. We are adept at developing custom innovations that streamline our clients workflows and improve operational efficiency. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable software services.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Presales Solution Architect to support a tier-1 investment banks post-trade transformation initiatives. This is a highly technical client-facing role responsible for designing complex post-trade solutions integrating AI/ML capabilities and leveraging cloud-native architectures.
Youll work closely with our sales team providing deep technical expertise and personally creating all solution artefacts including architectures presentations and workshop materials. This is not a sales or strategy-only role its for a true technologist who enjoys building content running workshops and shaping modern post-trade ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Design integrated post-trade solutions using FIS GMI and ION XTP within complex banking environments.
Lead technical discovery sessions and workshops with tier-1 investment bank stakeholders.
Personally develop all technical materials including architectures design documents and presentations.
Architect AI/ML use cases for trade surveillance reconciliation and regulatory reporting.
Design and build cloud solutions primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with exposure to AWS Azure and Red Hat OpenShift.
Develop effort estimates resource plans and technical documentation to support sales and delivery engagements.
Technical Expertise
Platforms & Architecture
FIS GMI (derivatives clearing) ION XTP (post-trade processing)
GCP (BigQuery Dataflow Pub/Sub Anthos) and Red Hat OpenShift
Event streaming technologies (Kafka Solace) microservices and API design
Clearing house connectivity (LCH Eurex CME ICE)
AI/ML Knowledge
Architect AI use cases (anomaly detection process automation) not model-building
Experience with GenAI for regulatory and document processing
Understanding of ML platforms such as Vertex AI and SageMaker from an architecture standpoint
Experience & Domain Knowledge
610 years of solution architecture experience in capital markets ideally within tier-1 investment banks.
Deep expertise across post-trade functions clearing settlement collateral and prime brokerage.
Proven track record working through long complex sales cycles with demanding institutional clients.
A hands-on content creator who builds their own materials rather than delegating.
Core Skills
Exceptional workshop facilitation and whiteboarding skills.
Expert-level proficiency in PowerPoint and technical documentation.
Ability to translate complex architectures into business value propositions.
High energy enthusiasm and confidence when engaging with clients.
What This Role Isnt
Not a pure strategy or advisory position this is a hands-on technical role.
Not a sales job you support sales through deep technical leadership.
Not coding day-to-day but you must understand modern software development.
Not a delegation role you personally produce all deliverables.
Practical Details
Travel: 03 times per month to client sites.
Team: Part of the Presales function supporting multiple sales executives.
Location: Hybrid (EU).
At Zinkworks we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
Key Skills
- Business Process
- VMware
- Cloud
- HTML5
- Windows
- Project managements
- AWS
- Infrastructure
- Web Services
- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where ... View more
