Sr. Solution Architect- InvestorLine & Online/Discount Brokerage

Job summary

Design and oversee secure, scalable, high-performance architecture for a client-facing online trading platform as part of the RISE transformation. Translate business and trading workflows into integrated solutions, guide implementation, and review downstream designs for compliance with architectural, security, and performance standards.

Job details

Are you an experienced Software Solution Architect with a focus on online discount brokerage? Apply Now! Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Solution Architect – InvestorLine & Online/Discount Brokerage supporting the RISE transformation. This position involves designing and overseeing the architecture of the client-facing online trading platform, ensuring security, performance, and scalability as part of a major wealth management system upgrade. Responsibilities Define and translate business requirements into scalable software architecture designs for online brokerage trading platforms. Collaborate with business analysts, development teams, security specialists, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions. Architect API integrations, automation, and client authentication methods supporting high-volume online trading. Ensure architecture addresses security considerations, including data protection, secure access, and API security. Design for high performance, availability, resiliency, and security in an externally accessible environment. Support end-to-end client trading workflows involving equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin trading, short selling, and securities lending. Review downstream designs for adherence to security, performance, and architectural standards. Stay current with industry best practices related to online trading platforms and incorporate evolving security standards. Assist in supporting the delivery of solutions through hands-on review and guidance throughout implementations. Desired Skill-Set 5+ years of software solution architecture experience, with a focus on wealth management and online discount brokerage. Direct experience architecting client-facing online trading platforms supporting Canadian markets. In-depth knowledge of Canadian brokerage products such as equities, ETFs, fixed income, margin accounts, short selling, and securities lending. Strong understanding of online trading architecture, including API design, web application security, and cloud architecture. Proven ability to design secure, high-performance internet-facing financial applications with high transaction volumes. Experience working within a regulated financial environment, with an emphasis on security and compliance. Ability to interpret and translate trading workflows into robust technical solutions. Nice to Have Experience supporting FNZ wealth platform transformations. Previous architect experience with BMO InvestorLine or comparable Canadian discount brokerages. Cloud architecture experience within regulated financial institutions. Familiarity with moving between multiple Canadian brokerage environments. Knowledge of application security standards and best practices for online financial platforms. BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy

What you’ll do

Design and oversee secure, scalable, high-performance architecture for a client-facing online trading platform as part of the RISE transformation. Translate business and trading workflows into integrated solutions, guide implementation, and review downstream designs for compliance with architectural, security, and performance standards.

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of solution architecture experience focused on wealth management and online discount brokerage, including direct experience with client-facing platforms serving Canadian markets. They should understand Canadian brokerage products, API and web security, cloud architecture, high-volume financial applications, and regulated environments; FNZ or BMO InvestorLine experience is an advantage.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Integrations · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Solution Architecture
• Online Brokerage
• Wealth Management
• Online Trading Platforms
• API Design and Integration
• Web Application Security
• Cloud Architecture
• Canadian Brokerage Products
• Equities
• Exchange-Traded Funds
• Fixed Income
• Margin Trading
• Short Selling
• Securities Lending
• High-Availability Architecture
• Financial Compliance

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering