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Associate Director- Solution Architect
Associate Director- Solution ArchitectAcuity Knowledge Partners • Haryāna, Republic Of India, IN
Associate Director- Solution Architect

Associate Director- Solution Architect

Acuity Knowledge Partners • Haryāna, Republic Of India, IN
25 days ago
Job description

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For more information, visit www.Acuitykp.Com

Position Title- Solution Architect

Experience Level-15+

Department-IT

Location-Gurgaon or Bangalore

Role Purpose

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, governing, and optimising enterprise solutions across Acuity’s global technology landscape. The role will ensure that business capabilities are enabled through cohesive, scalable, secure, and interoperable technology designs spanning Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, TMF Payroll, Kyriba, Power BI, Anaplan, Jira, AWS, and Azure environments.

This role acts as the connective tissue between business stakeholders, enterprise applications, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that the target operating model, digital strategy, and architectural roadmap are consistently aligned and executed.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Solution Design

  • Define and maintain the enterprise solution architecture blueprint across finance, HR, CRM, analytics, and infrastructure domains.
  • Lead solution design for key initiatives spanning Oracle Fusion ERP / HCM, Salesforce CRM, TMF Payroll, Kyriba Treasury, Power BI analytics, and Anaplan FP&A.
  • Ensure architectural consistency, integration integrity, and alignment to enterprise standards across applications and platforms.
  • Design and document end-to-end solution architectures covering data flows, application components, integrations, security, and scalability.
  • Integration & Interoperability Define integration patterns between cloud and on-prem systems using middleware, APIs, and data pipelines (e.G., Oracle Integration Cloud, Mulesoft, Azure Logic Apps).
  • Ensure seamless data exchange between core enterprise systems (Oracle ↔ Salesforce ↔ TMF ↔ Kyriba ↔ Anaplan ↔ Power BI).
  • Oversee the design of secure, performant, and compliant integration models across AWS and Azure hybrid environments.

Technology Governance & Standards

  • Establish and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and technology guardrails.
  • Partner with the Enterprise PMO and Information Security to ensure compliance with governance, security, and data protection standards.
  • Participate in solution design reviews, RFP evaluations, and vendor assessments.
  • Strategic Enablement

  • Contribute to the Target Operating Model (TOM) for enterprise technology by defining future-state solution architecture.
  • Drive simplification, modernization, and rationalisation of legacy applications and data platforms.
  • Collaborate with product owners and business leaders to ensure technology roadmaps align with business growth and operational efficiency objectives.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with business domain leads (Finance, HR, CRM, Operations) and IT delivery teams to translate requirements into solution blueprints.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to functional heads and the CIO on solution design options, risks, and trade-offs.
  • Partner with global technology vendors (Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS, TMF, Kyriba, Anaplan) to influence roadmap alignment and support escalations.
  • Skills & Experience Required

    Technical Expertise

  • ERP / Finance : Deep understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and integrations with third-party finance tools such as Kyriba (Treasury) and Anaplan (Planning).
  • CRM : Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
  • HR & Payroll : Familiarity with TMF Payroll and global HRIS connectivity.
  • Analytics & BI : Experience designing reporting architectures using Power BI, data lakes, and semantic models.
  • Integration : Proficiency in API-led architecture, iPaaS, and cloud integration (OIC, Mulesoft, Azure Logic Apps).
  • Cloud Platforms : Hands-on understanding of AWS and Azure cloud architectures, networking, identity management, and security controls.
  • Project Tooling : Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery frameworks.
  • Key Responsibilities

    Enterprise Solution Design

  • Define and maintain the enterprise solution architecture blueprint across finance, HR, CRM, analytics, and infrastructure domains.
  • Lead solution design for key initiatives spanning Oracle Fusion ERP / HCM, Salesforce CRM, TMF Payroll, Kyriba Treasury, Power BI analytics, and Anaplan FP&A.
  • Ensure architectural consistency, integration integrity, and alignment to enterprise standards across applications and platforms.
  • Design and document end-to-end solution architectures covering data flows, application components, integrations, security, and scalability.
  • Integration & Interoperability

  • Define integration patterns between cloud and on-prem systems using middleware, APIs, and data pipelines (e.G., Oracle Integration Cloud, Mulesoft, Azure Logic Apps).
  • Ensure seamless data exchange between core enterprise systems (Oracle ↔ Salesforce ↔ TMF ↔ Kyriba ↔ Anaplan ↔ Power BI).
  • Oversee the design of secure, performant, and compliant integration models across AWS and Azure hybrid environments.
  • Technology Governance & Standards

  • Establish and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and technology guardrails.
  • Partner with the Enterprise PMO and Information Security to ensure compliance with governance, security, and data protection standards.
  • Participate in solution design reviews, RFP evaluations, and vendor assessments.
  • Strategic Enablement

  • Contribute to the Target Operating Model (TOM) for enterprise technology by defining future-state solution architecture.
  • Drive simplification, modernization, and rationalisation of legacy applications and data platforms.
  • Collaborate with product owners and business leaders to ensure technology roadmaps align with business growth and operational efficiency objectives.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with business domain leads (Finance, HR, CRM, Operations) and IT delivery teams to translate requirements into solution blueprints.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to functional heads and the CIO on solution design options, risks, and trade-offs.
  • Partner with global technology vendors (Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS, TMF, Kyriba, Anaplan) to influence roadmap alignment and support escalations.
  • Skills & Experience Required

    Technical Expertise

  • ERP / Finance : Deep understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and integrations with third-party finance tools such as Kyriba (Treasury) and Anaplan (Planning).
  • CRM : Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
  • HR & Payroll : Familiarity with TMF Payroll and global HRIS connectivity.
  • Analytics & BI : Experience designing reporting architectures using Power BI, data lakes, and semantic models.
  • Integration : Proficiency in API-led architecture, iPaaS, and cloud integration (OIC, Mulesoft, Azure Logic Apps).
  • Cloud Platforms : Hands-on understanding of AWS and Azure cloud architectures, networking, identity management, and security controls.
  • Project Tooling : Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery frameworks.
  • Architectural Competencies

  • TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture framework experience.
  • Strong understanding of solution lifecycle management, including design, governance, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid enterprise environments.
  • Ability to design resilient, compliant, and scalable architectures supporting global operations.
  • Key Competencies

    Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder influencing skills.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into technical architecture.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance innovation with practical delivery.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 15–20 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a solution or enterprise architect capacity.
  • Certifications preferred :
  • Oracle Cloud Architect, Salesforce Certified Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate / Professional
  • TOGAF or ArchiMate certification
  • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead architecture across a rapidly growing, global enterprise technology landscape.
  • Direct influence on the design of Acuity’s next-generation digital operating model.
  • Collaborative and high-impact environment with global stakeholders and leadership visibility.
  • Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities within Acuity’s Digital & Data organisation.
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