✨ AI Summary
This role is for an IT Architecture Consultant responsible for designing the end-to-end architecture of a client-facing application, including the technology layer, APIs, data layer, workflow engine, AI capabilities, and integration with external services such as eKYC, AML, payment systems, and financial back offices. The consultant will also review TEA Computers' technical proposals, define API architecture, recommend infrastructure, establish cybersecurity and data governance policies, design eKYC and AML integration, and plan for future scalability and phases.
Required qualifications include 10-15 years of relevant technology experience with senior-level responsibility, and experience in areas like banking technology, fintech, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. Experience with Egyptian financial institutions is a strong preference. The candidate should be capable of translating business objectives into technology architecture, challenging vendors, and identifying cost efficiencies.
Requirements
Required QualificationsCandidates should have at least 10–15 years of relevant technology experience, with substantial senior-level responsibility.Strong candidates will have experience in several of the following areas: banking technology; asset-management systems; securities or brokerage systems; fintech platforms; digital wealth management; fund administration; financial-system APIs; cloud architecture; cybersecurity; financial databases; eKYC/AML integrations; payment-system integrations.Experience with Egyptian financial institutions or regulated non-bank financial activities is strongly preferred.Knowledge of some of the following would be particularly valuable: FRA technology requirements; MCDR connectivity; Egyptian banking infrastructure; Oracle databases; Oracle WebLogic; Microsoft SQL Server; REST APIs; cloud platforms; identity management; information-security standards.Candidate ProfileThis is not primarily a programming position.The successful candidate must be capable of understanding management’s business objectives and translating them into a practical technology architecture.The individual should be able to challenge software suppliers and technical teams where appropriate rather than simply accepting vendor recommendations.We are particularly interested in candidates who are:independent-minded; commercially aware; hands-on; able to simplify complex systems; experienced in vendor negotiations; capable of identifying unnecessary technology expenditure; comfortable working with senior management; able to supervise engineers without needing to write every component themselves.IndependenceCandidates should disclose any current or previous commercial relationship with: TEA Computers; proposed technology suppliers; cloud providers; systems integrators; or other vendors they may recommend.The selected consultant will act primarily in the interests of Investia Capital Group.Application RequirementsInterested candidates should submit:* CV/profile;* summary of relevant financial-services technology experience;* examples of similar architecture projects;* experience with Egyptian financial institutions, if applicable;* familiarity with Oracle/MS SQL/cloud/API environments;* proposed approach to the assignment;* estimated time required;* availability; and* proposed professional fees.
Description
Scope of Work1. Overall Systems ArchitectureDesign the end-to-end architecture coveringClient-facing application Investia web/mobile platforInvestia technology layerAPIs data layer workflow engine AI capabilitiesExternal services eKYC AML/sanctions screening electronic signatures payment/banking systemsFinancial back office TEA Computers MFMS/ICSS or equivalent systemsExternal financial infrastructure banks custodians MCDR and other relevant parties where required.2. TEA Computers Technical ReviewReview TEA’s current proposal and advise Investia on: minimum required TEA modules; MFMS requirements; ICSS production requirements; UAT requirements; API requirements; whether the TEA mobile application is necessary; Oracle requirements; Microsoft SQL requirements; WebLogic requirements; server/cloud requirements; disaster-recovery requirements; annual maintenance requirements; and potential areas of vendor lock-in.The consultant should participate in technical discussions with TEA on behalf of Investia where required.3. API ArchitectureDefine the API architecture connecting: Investia applications; TEA Computers; eKYC providers; AML providers; payment systems; banks; external financial institutions; future partners; and future white-label clients.The architecture should allow Investia to replace individual vendors in the future without rebuilding the entire platform.4. Infrastructure ArchitectureRecommend the appropriate infrastructure for: production; UAT; disaster recovery; backup; database hosting; application hosting; cybersecurity; monitoring; and system administration.The consultant should evaluate: cloud versus physical servers; Oracle and SQL licensing; infrastructure sizing; data localisation requirements; availability requirements; and* five-year expected infrastructure costs.5. Cybersecurity and Data GovernanceDefine minimum requirements for: identity and access management; privileged-user access; encryption; API security; network security; logging and audit trails; cybersecurity monitoring; backup; disaster recovery; business continuity; personal-data protection; client-data ownership; and third-party access to Investia data.6. eKYC and AML ArchitectureAdvise on how external eKYC and AML providers should connect to the Investia platform.Define: onboarding workflow; identity-verification workflow; sanctions and PEP screening; handling of failed or referred applications; ongoing AML monitoring; storage of KYC status; audit records; and interfaces with the financial back office.7. Digital Subscription ProcessDesign the technical workflow covering:Investor registration eKYC/AML product selection disclosures subscription instruction payment confirmation back-office processing unit allocation client confirmation portfolio reportingThe same architecture should support subsequent redemptions and additional subscriptions.8. Future ArchitectureThe system should be designed from the beginning to accommodate future phases including: IFP portfolio management; public-market investing; international portfolios; robo-advisory; AI investment assistance; digital suitability/risk profiling; white-label banking platforms; additional fund managers; sukuk products; tokenisation where appropriate; and additional financial service providers.Required DeliverablesAt completion of the assignment, the consultant will deliver:1. Current-state technology assessment2. Target architecture diagram3. Detailed systems architecture4. TEA Computers technical assessment5. Minimum TEA system requirements6. API architecture and integration map7. Data architecture8. Cybersecurity architecture9. Production/UAT/DR infrastructure requirements10. Cloud and database recommendations11. eKYC and AML integration architecture12. Digital subscription workflow13. Vendor responsibility matrix14. ICG internal technical-team responsibility matrix15. Technology implementation roadmap16. Phase 1 MVP specifications17. Phase 2 and future scalability plan18. Estimated technology budget and five-year cost frameworkThe consultant should also provide sufficient documentation for Investia’s internal engineers to take over implementation.