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Director of Solution Strategy

FintechOS

FintechOS

London, UK
Posted on Jan 16, 2025

About FintechOS

At FintechOS, we are on a mission to democratize fintech innovation. As the global leader in fintech enablement, our platform accelerates the creation and delivery of personalized financial products and services. We empower banks, insurance providers, and other companies to launch new financial solutions in as little as 12 weeks, helping them realize value up to ten times faster.

Our cloud-native platform breaks data free from legacy systems, connecting with any ecosystem technology or service to create differentiated customer journeys and scalable products. With FintechOS, we combine exceptional technology with a diverse, talented team to redefine what’s possible in fintech.

About the Role

The Director of Solution Strategy will lead the charge in shaping and executing FintechOS's architectural and technology strategies to address the complex challenges of financial services transformation. As a senior leader, you will align FintechOS solutions with customer objectives, ensuring scalable, innovative, and future-ready implementations. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, partners, and internal teams, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions while driving the adoption of FintechOS across industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a global impact by helping businesses revolutionize their financial services through innovative technology.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Solution Strategy, you will:

  • Strategize and Architect Solutions
    • Design and oversee enterprise-level solutions aligned with clients' long-term business objectives and FintechOS platform capabilities.
    • Develop and advocate for solution strategies that align with customers’ technical and business goals.
    • Ensure compliance with architectural standards, data security, and best practices.
  • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to execution.
    • Act as a key liaison between internal teams (product, management, engineering) and external stakeholders (clients, partners).
    • Collaborate with senior client leaders to define and manage risks associated with technology decisions.
  • Client Enablement
    • Lead architectural and requirement analysis sessions, ensuring client confidence in proposed solutions.
    • Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proofs of concept to articulate FintechOS’s value proposition.
    • Partner with clients to capture and implement fintech best practices, optimizing adoption of the FintechOS platform.
  • Innovation and Expertise
    • Identify emerging trends in technology and financial services to influence product roadmaps and customer strategies.
    • Design scalable data models and integration frameworks to maintain data consistency and security.
    • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to internal and client teams, fostering a culture of excellence.

Skills and Experience

Must-Have

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions, preferably in financial services.
  • Deep understanding of modern programming languages and development frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Java, C#, Python, Go).
  • Expertise in software engineering principles, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Strong client-facing experience, including the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, integration, and governance in enterprise systems.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have

  • Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
  • Experience in enterprise architectures within the financial services industry (banking, insurance, fintech).

Soft Skills

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and mentor cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on pragmatic, scalable solutions.
  • Resilience under pressure and adaptability to a fast-changing environment.

Our culture

  • We are a highly motivated bunch of people, taking on a huge technical challenge in one of the biggest industries in the world. We're fully aware that the impact of our work can be felt by hundreds of millions of people around the world.
  • At FintechOS, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our partners, and our customers.
  • We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Quick Facts

  • We are a venture-backed business co-headquartered in New York and London
  • We have a big list of international clients already under our belt, serving customers in North America and Europe.
  • Our customers range from globally strategic companies like Groupe Société Générale, Admiral Group, and BPCE Oney, to game-changing players like Vibrant, eMag, and Howden
  • Our partners include both niche consulting agencies and global consulting firms and systems integrators, including Deloitte, EY, and PWC.