Wealth Management Solution Architect
Job Title: Wealth Management Solution Architect
Location: UK or Switzerland
Career Level: 6 or Senior Manager
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Role Description: The Solution Architect is responsible to design the best-fit solution which addresses business, technical, people and commercial requirements for both the client and Accenture. Solution Architects mainly support pre-sales efforts, sitting as part of the wider Deal Team. They work closely with sales, technical/business functions, delivery and commercial functions, to run the Solution through the Accenture Sales process.
What’s in it for you?
Build a career in the market-leading services provider for the Capital Markets industry globally
Be part of Accenture’s Reinvention strategy for our Banking and Capital Markets clients – both existing and potential new clients
Opportunity to work on large-scale Reinvention solutions, with access to a vast global network, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and people
As a Solution Architect, the candidate will focus primarily on managing and developing solutions for opportunity pursuits by:
Driving solutions aligned to the latest industry-specific business and technology advancements
Creating winnable and deliverable solutions
Creating and articulating compelling value-propositions and storyboards for the client, focusing on business outcomes and the right commercial outlook
Main responsibilities will include:
Development and ownership of the complex solutions underpinning compelling proposals that maximise Accenture’s competitive position
An ability to effectively engage with internal teams to leverage industry best-practices and innovative thinking
Setting the direction of each opportunity pursuit, including developing the solution strategy in close consultation with the Sales lead and respective Deal Team
Articulation of the solution in a clear and concise manner catering to internal or external audiences where applicable
Ensuring alignment of the solution to the client’s objectives and success criteria
Collaborate with other architects including delivery, mobilization, technology etc., to plan and architect the overall delivery architecture and capabilities and produce a coherent solution
Relationship management with customers and partners at all levels of internal and external organisations
Accountability for the cost models associated with the proposed solution
Leading the internal Solution and Delivery approval processes, ensuring appropriate briefings and stakeholder management activities have been undertaken in advance of formal approval gates.
Skills and Experience (required):
15+ years’ experience within wealth or investment management in key European or Global markets is required
Experience of developing innovative solutions using relevant transformative industry technologies
Experience of managing client relationships to develop long-term business partnerships, showing relevant client engagement and/or contract negotiation experience
Capable of managing multiple opportunity pursuits and client engagements concurrently
Should be able to demonstrate expertise in organisation skills, while being disciplined and deadline focused.
Strong presentation skills and ability to present to senior internal and external stakeholders. Which includes excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail when needed
Other general attributes of the role:
Calm and resilient in adverse circumstances
Proven contribution to successful opportunity pursuits
Ability to write concise exec summaries or elaborate RFX responses to represent the solution
Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate teams
Achievement of high standards of quality
Willing to take ownership and be proactive in displaying a positive can do attitude
Flexible working style with high degree of independence and hands on approach
Be able to maintain high levels of utilisation on business development or focused initiatives
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