
Core Banking System Architect – Director
PwC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • Illinois • New York • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $155,000 - $410,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the strategic design, architecture, and implementation oversight of core banking systems including but not limited to deposit, lending, payments, and treasury modules.
- Work closely with client executives to understand business goals, challenges, and regulatory requirements to architect solutions that drive value.
- Guide technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives for legacy and digital banking platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and project managers.
- Assess emerging technologies and trends in banking systems to recommend innovative solutions.
- Ensure architectural governance, compliance, security, and risk mitigation throughout project lifecycles.
- Collaborate with PwC consulting, risk, and cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated banking solutions.
- Drive client engagement, build trusted advisor relationships, and contribute to business development activities including proposals and presentations.
- Lead workshops, design sessions, and provide clear communication of architectural recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in core banking architecture, design, and solution delivery, including hands-on experience with major core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos T24, Infosys Finacle, FIS, Oracle FLEXCUBE)
- Proven track record leading large-scale core banking transformation programs
- Deep understanding of banking products, processes, regulatory environment, and digital banking trends
- Strong expertise in cloud architectures, API-led integration, microservices, and digital banking platforms
- Experience with agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with experience engaging at C-suite and board levels
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field
- Preferred certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure cloud certifications, PMP, or relevant banking technology certifications.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- holiday pay
- vacation
- personal and family sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
core banking architecturesolution deliverycloud architecturesAPI-led integrationmicroservicesagile delivery methodologiesDevOps practicesbanking productsregulatory compliancedigital banking platforms
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipstakeholder managementcommunication skillsclient engagementtrusted advisor relationshipsbusiness developmentworkshop facilitationclear communicationcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
TOGAFAWS cloud certificationAzure cloud certificationPMPbanking technology certifications