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We are seeking an experienced Innovation Architect / Emerging Technology Lead to help identify, evaluate and validate the technologies that will shape the future of financial services and market infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the forefront of technology innovation, working across business and technology teams to explore emerging trends, develop proof-of-concepts, and influence strategic technology decisions. You will play a key role in assessing new technologies, engaging with fintechs and industry partners, and transforming innovative ideas into tangible business opportunities. As an Innovation Architect, you will act as a bridge between business strategy, emerging technology, and enterprise architecture. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities across areas such as: Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI; Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Tokenisation; Cloud-Native Architectures; Data and Event-Driven Platforms; Digital Assets and Emerging Financial Technologies; Automation and Next-Generation Engineering Practices. Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineers and external partners, you will assess the viability of new concepts, design innovative solutions, and deliver proof-of-concept initiatives that demonstrate measurable business value.
Job Responsibility
Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends and industry innovations
Identify opportunities to create business value through technology
Partner with business stakeholders to explore and shape new products, services and capabilities
Design and lead proof-of-concept and incubation initiatives
Define target architectures and technology approaches for innovative solutions
Engage with fintechs, technology vendors and external innovation ecosystems
Assess technical feasibility, scalability, security and regulatory considerations
Present findings, recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders
Support the transition of successful PoCs into delivery and product teams
Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory, market and competitive developments across Europe
Requirements
Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, Principal Architect or Innovation Architect
Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture, ideally within Microsoft Azure environments
Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container platforms and microservices architectures
Experience designing modern integration solutions including APIs, event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Strong knowledge of data platforms, data architecture and modern engineering practices
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and cloud operating models
Understanding of security-by-design, resilience, compliance and governance principles
Experience evaluating and adopting emerging technologies within enterprise environments
Exposure to AI, Generative AI, DLT, tokenisation, digital assets, automation or other disruptive technologies
Experience leading innovation programmes, incubators, labs or proof-of-concept initiatives
Ability to rapidly assess new technologies and determine business applicability
Strong consulting and influencing skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience engaging with senior business stakeholders and executive leadership
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving initiatives from concept to execution
Nice to have
Experience within financial services, capital markets, fintech or regulated environments would be advantageous