Business Architect for UBS AG WFL059262 KE070170

Role Summary

Seeking a LeadSimCorpTechno-Functional Solution Architect to define the target-state architecture for the transition fromSimCorpDimension towardSimCorpsmodern cloud-native operating model (SimCorpOne or equivalent SaaS architecture) within an Asset Management environment at a tier 1 investment bank.

This is a hybrid role by design: architectural depth combined with strong business-analysis instincts. The person needs to move fluently between the technical target-state (data models integration architecture platform capability) and the functional/operational reality (how IBOR accounting compliance and trading workflowsactually runtoday and what breaks or changes as the platform evolves). The emphasis throughout is platform and product knowledge not hands-onconfigurationor coding.

Key Responsibilities

• Define target-state architecture and a phased roadmap for the move fromSimCorpDimension to a modernSimCorpSaaS/cloud-native model.

• Translate business and operational requirements from Operations Risk and Finance stakeholders into architectural and functional specifications for the target platform.

• Assess the currentSimCorpDimension estate including existing workflows and data usage and advise on rationalization priorities ahead of migration.

• Design enterprise data models and integration architecture aligned to a modular API-driven ecosystem (custodians analytics providers EMS platforms external reporting tools).

• Map current-state operational and data workflows to the targetSimCorpOne modelidentifyingfunctional gaps and process impacts not just technical ones.

• Advise ondata quality governance and operational readiness through the transition.

• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams translating in both directions rather than sitting purely on one side.

• Provide architectural and product guidance to delivery teams as the technical and functional authority not the delivery owner.

• Collaborate with business technology andSimCorp/vendor stakeholders tovalidatedecisions and de-risk the transition.

• Advise onhow the surrounding Azure data platform and infrastructure should evolve alongside theSimCorpproduct change.

Required Experience

• 8 years ina SolutionArchitecture Techno-Functional Architecture or senior Business Analysis role within capital markets or asset management technology.

• Strong current knowledge of theSimCorpDimension Data Warehouse and platform including howitsused operationally (IBOR accounting compliance trading).

• Working understanding ofSimCorpOnes architecture and capabilities cloud-native infrastructure modular deployment API connectivity and what the product evolution means for existing Dimension clients.

• Demonstrated ability to work both technically (data models integration architecture artefacts) and functionally (requirements gathering process mapping stakeholder workshops).

• Deep understanding of Asset Management and investment data (IBOR/ABOR accounting compliance trading workflows).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services enough to advise credibly even if not the primary focus.

• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.

• Comfortable operating as an advisor and technical/functional authority rather than a delivery or programme lead.

Nice to Have

• SimCorpCertified Professional (Dimension and/orSimCorpOne).

• Direct exposure to a live or completed Dimension-to-One (or equivalent SaaS) transition.

• Formal Business Analysis background or certification (e.g. BCS CBAP) alongside architecture experience.

• Azure certifications.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and governance frameworks.

Ideal Candidate

Someone whodoesntfit neatly into Architect or BA theyvelikely heldboth types of titles across their career or one title while doing both jobs. They can sit in a room with Operations stakeholders and extract whatactually needsto change then go and turn that into a credible target-state architecture without needing a separate BA to translate for them. They lead through platform fluency and functional credibility not through owning delivery timelines or managing a team.

Why GFT Financial Ltd

• Work at the heart of a tier 1 investment banks platform evolution with direct access to senior stakeholders and real architectural influence.

• Join a consultancy built on deep financial services specialism not generalist delivery.

• Be part of a global partner ecosystem spanning Microsoft Azure AWS Google Cloud Thought Machine Mambu and other leading platforms.

• Work alongside consultantswhovedelivered some of the industrys landmark modernisation and migration programmes.