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Randstad UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 230K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Service Design
Software Systems

Job description

You will be responsible for the front-to-back architectural integrity of the platforms, ensuring seamless integration between Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) and accounting frameworks., * Systems Evolution: Design and oversee the implementation of front-to-back architecture covering PMS, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), and ABOR (Accounting Book of Record).

  • Operational Lifecycle: Architect robust solutions for complex investment events, including Capital Calls, distributions, and multi-tier fund structures.
  • Service Design: Lead and participate in Service Design workshops to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical blueprints.
  • Output Leadership: Drive the creation of high-quality architectural artifacts (HLDs, LLDs, and integration patterns) that align with enterprise standards.
  • Reporting Excellence: Optimize back-end reporting architecture to ensure data accuracy across regulatory, financial, and impact-based reporting suites.

Requirements

  • Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Investment Management lifecycles, with Private Equity or Private Debt experience preferred.
  • System Expertise: Hands-on experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR transitions and integrations.
  • Financial Logic: Mastery of Capital Call mechanics, waterfall distributions, and valuation workflows.
  • Architecture: Proven ability to drive "Service Design" thinking and deliver production-ready outputs.
  • Data & Reporting: Expertise in back-end data modeling for complex financial reporting.

Soft Skills & Leadership

  • The Bridge: Ability to translate complex investment jargon into technical requirements for engineering teams and vice versa.
  • Strategic Influence: Comfort challenging the status quo in workshops to ensure long-term architectural health over short-term "fixes".
  • Clarity: A knack for producing documentation that is both technically rigorous and accessible to business stakeholders.

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