PwC

Core Banking System Architect – Director

PwC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York CityIllinoisNew YorkUnited States

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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

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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