Solutions Architect

About the role

As a Solution Architect at CompassX, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between visionary ideas and robust enterprise systems. Your responsibilities will involve owning the overall architecture for key initiatives, translating business strategies into actionable architectural blueprints, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall architecture for key initiatives, ensuring that future-state designs are technically viable and fully integrated across existing platforms and ecosystems.
• Translate business strategies and "north star" visions into actionable architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and sequencing of projects.
• Evaluate and select specific enterprise tools (e.g., CRD, SAP, Aladdin or similar platforms) and define how they interact, exchange data, and enforce controls end-to-end.
• Create conceptual and logical architectures, perform feasibility checks, and proactively identify integration risks before they become production issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to align solution design, delivery timelines, and technical constraints.
• Champion system integrity, performance, and security, ensuring that new solutions fit cleanly into legacy stacks and high-complexity environments such as financial services.
• Document key decisions, architectural standards, and patterns so teams can build and operate solutions consistently.
• Stay current on platform capabilities and emerging technologies, bringing informed recommendations on how to modernize, simplify, or consolidate systems over time.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with a strong background in specialized architecture, ideally having grown from roles such as business systems analyst into a platform-focused architect. Deep expertise with at least one major enterprise platform (e.g., investment management, Aladdin, CRM, or core financial systems) and a practical understanding of its functional constraints and integration patterns are essential. Proven ability to design conceptual architectures for complex, multi-system environments and to perform rigorous feasibility and impact assessments is required. Experience working in high-complexity, high-regulation verticals (such as financial services) and navigating legacy technology stacks without breaking critical operations is highly valued. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain trade-offs, risks, and design decisions clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, are crucial. A problem-solving mindset that focuses on system integrity, maintainability, and long-term scalability rather than just "getting it to work" today is also important. A collaborative working style, comfortable influencing without authority and partnering across engineering, product, operations, and business leadership, is preferred. Curiosity and adaptability, with a desire to continuously deepen your platform knowledge and architectural craft in a fast-evolving technology landscape, are key attributes.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with multiple enterprise platforms and a deep understanding of their integration patterns.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale architecture projects.
• Strong project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management in high-complexity environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
Paid time off, holidays, and sabbatical program
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retailment plan with company match from day one
Learning and professional development support
Small-firm culture with direct access to leadership

Pay

The posted compensation range reflects the anticipated base salary and target bonus opportunity for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Placement within the range is based on the candidate's overall fit for the role and is not determined solely by years of experience.

Schedule

Full-time position