Solution Architect – Operational Resilience | Banking

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Business Consulting | Type: Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months

Shape the technical architecture behind a major Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk transformation.

The Role

Join a major banking transformation programme leading the technical design for Third Party Business Continuity and Exit Strategy. This is an opportunity to shape resilient enterprise architecture that supports critical third-party services across a complex, highly regulated banking environment.

Working closely with business, technology and programme stakeholders, you'll define target architecture, lead solution design decisions and ensure technology solutions align with operational resilience, security and governance standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead the solution architecture for Third Party Business Continuity and Exit Strategy within a strategic banking transformation programme.

• Define target architecture and technical roadmaps that support operational resilience and enterprise-wide business continuity objectives.

• Collaborate with business, technology and programme teams to design scalable, secure and integrated technology solutions.

• Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise standards, security requirements, governance frameworks and regulatory expectations.

• Provide technical leadership throughout the programme lifecycle, supporting solution delivery and implementation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect experience within a large banking organisation.

• Strong experience designing enterprise solutions across complex, regulated technology environments.

• Knowledge of Operational Resilience, Third Party Risk Management and business continuity principles.

• Experience working with cloud technologies, enterprise integration and modern architecture practices.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business audiences.

Bonus Points For

• Experience delivering Operational Resilience or Third Party Risk Management transformation programmes.

• Knowledge of banking regulatory requirements relating to operational resilience and outsourcing.

• Experience with cloud platforms, API integration and enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Consulting experience supporting large-scale banking transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with architecture governance, security and risk management best practices.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact transformation programmes for Tier 1 financial institutions.

• Work in a collaborative, flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture.

• Access continuous learning, professional training and industry certifications.

• Help clients strengthen resilience through innovative technology and architecture.

• Shape the future of financial services through complex transformation programmes.

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.

• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.

• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.

• Holiday Flexibility: Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

• Continuous Learning & Extras: Minimum 40 hours of training annually, Business Coach from Day One, online GP services, Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

 

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