Solution Architect - Finance & ERP
Prudential plc3 days ago
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end application and software solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture principles, reference models, and technology roadmaps.
- Translate enterprise architecture strategy and target-state designs into actionable solutions for programmes and projects.
- Create solution architecture documents, high-level and low-level designs, integration diagrams, architecture decision records, and detailed design documentation.
- Evaluate technology options and third-party platforms based on functionality, cost, scalability, security, maintainability, and delivery considerations.
- Collaborate with business analysts, engineering, delivery, infrastructure, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Design and support Finance technology solutions across Oracle Financials, ERP, OneStream, Coupa, and related upstream and downstream platforms.
- Provide techno-functional input across Oracle Financials modules including Accounting Hub, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
- Design and document REST and SOAP API integrations between finance systems, adjacent platforms, and third-party services.
- Identify architectural risks, technical debt, and design gaps, and define mitigation and remediation strategies.
- Ensure solution designs meet security, data protection, regulatory, risk management, performance, resilience, and scalability requirements.
- Support architecture review boards and governance forums by presenting and defending solution designs.
- Use UML and diagramming tools to produce architecture, process, and integration diagrams, and prepare presentation materials for senior stakeholders.
- Operate independently, prioritize work against project timelines, and contribute to architecture governance, reusable patterns, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 10–12 years of overall IT experience with a track record in Finance techno-functional roles, systems integration, and/or solution design.
- At least 5 years of Finance-domain solutioning experience involving ERP, performance management, and procure-to-pay platforms.
- At least 3 years of techno-functional experience across Oracle Financials areas including AHCS, Oracle Integration, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and related sub-ledgers.
- Experience designing Finance-domain integrations using both REST and SOAP APIs across ERP, P2P, and adjacent finance systems.
- At least 2 years of BFSI experience is advantageous, particularly exposure to Insurance and Actuarial environments.
- Proven ability to create detailed design documents covering solution, integration, and data design.
- Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to prepare clear architecture-review presentations.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant TOGAF, Oracle Financials, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP Solutions Architect certifications are advantageous.
- Working familiarity with project management principles and structured delivery frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving skills, technical judgment, collaboration, and ability to influence without direct authority.
Benefits
- Prudential provides an inclusive equal-opportunity work environment and supports reasonable adjustments for individual physical or mental health requirements.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Prudential plc
Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management for consumers across Asia and Africa, including through its Eastspring Investments arm. The public company is headquartered in Hong Kong with dual primary listings in Hong Kong and London, and traces its origins to 1848 in the UK. Its products span protection, savings, and retirement, distributed via agents, bancassurance partners, and digital channels.