System Architect Mainframe

Job Description
Your day-to-day mission

• Translate business needs into optimal functional solutions within the Euroclear ecosystem.
• Ensure alignment with architectural principles and long-term strategic goals.
• Provide expert support during production escalations, offering a transversal perspective.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks proactively.
• Act as a reference point for settlement-related functional design.
• Drive strategic initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Foster creative thinking and collaboration between internal teams, vendors, and outsourcing partners.
• Lead high-level analysis and guide detailed implementation.
• Drive solution definition and ensure design integrity throughout delivery.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• 5+ years of experience in functional design.
• Experience within financial settlement systems is a nice to have.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge and validate third-party solutions and budgets.
• Risk awareness and anticipation mindset.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication.

What makes you stand out

• Experience working with outsourced and offshored teams.
• Experience in costs, risks & resource planning & forecasting.
• Experience in leading high-level and detailed functional analysis.

and expert insight!