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Solution Architect - Capital Markets-2026-45

  • Toronto, Ontario

emergiTEL is hiring a Solution Architect - Capital Markets for our client in the Financial Services industry. This is a Contract role.

Compensation: $96 - $120/hour
Location: Remote

Job Description (English)

The Solution Architect - Capital Markets is a technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and planning governance for large corporate support tools and technology solutions as they are rolled out across the enterprise. This role bridges the gap between business needs, IT capabilities, and governance controls to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

The Role

  • Architectural Design: Lead the design of robust, scalable architectures including home-grown solutions, configuration and customization in vendor/partner platforms, and integration to various systems in and out of the ATB landscape.

  • Project Support: Be a go-to resource to support the project management and product delivery teams to ensure project goals are clear, technical requirements are defined, risks are identified, and relevant parties are present.

  • Technical Leadership: Act as the bridge between data and security teams, software engineers, and product stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business goals.

  • Strategic Vision: Align the long-term goals of various business units, technical roadmaps, and the enterprise. Ensure these are reasoned, captured, and reflected in deliverables.

  • Vendor & Tool Selection: Evaluate and recommend tools and platforms that best serve Capital Markets initiatives, both current and future.

  • Define the Architectural Practice: Create and enforce new and existing standards, patterns, and best practices for the architecture group to follow.

  • Prototyping: Build Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate the viability of new tools and practices within the technical landscape.

Style / Behavior

  • Must be a problem solver, self-starter, team player, and able to work with limited supervision.

  • Communicate effectively with team members, management, the user community, external vendors, and technology partners.

  • Work with stakeholders to derive and communicate timeline expectations for deliverables.

  • Balance competing priorities while adhering to deadlines and aligning architecture with value delivery.

  • Demonstrate understanding of business fundamentals, including business process management, customer centricity, value creation, and business problem-solving.

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • Extensive experience in Solution Architecture, preferably with Capital Markets and Securities projects and operations.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce, nCino, Murex, SmartTrade, Bloomberg, Fidessa, NBIN, Morningstar, Position Watch, Blue Matrix, and similar service platforms and partners.

  • Experience with API integrations, middleware technologies, and security best practices.

  • Familiarity with Google Suite products, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is considered an asset.

  • Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to understand solutions within the broader context of service delivery, long-term vision, and business capabilities.

  • Deep understanding of business operations, functions, objectives, and strategies within Capital Markets financial services or related sectors.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with diverse backgrounds.

  • Strong desire to drive change and adapt quickly in evolving environments.

  • Strong consulting and technical advisory capabilities; recognized as a thought leader.

  • Ability to balance long-term strategic objectives with short-term operational implications of recommendations and decisions.

  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate cybersecurity, risk, fraud, and compliance requirements into solution designs.

 

Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.