Financial Conduct Authority
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Salesforce Product Architect
Job Title: Product Architect
Division: Data, Technology and Innovation Department: Digital Systems Salary: National (Leeds) – £72,100 to £103,000 (determined by experience) Grade: Technical Specialist – Regulatory
Recruitment Contact
- External: Benjamin (BenPaulon@fca.org.uk)
- Internal: Lauren (Lauren.Pyrah@fca.org.uk)
Applications: Must be submitted through the [online portal](link not provided). No applications via social media or email will be accepted.
About the FCA and Team
We regulate financial services in the UK to ensure fair, thriving, and effective markets. This role will help protect consumers, drive growth, and shape the future of UK finance.
The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division supports the FCA as a digital-first, data-driven regulator, delivering secure, agile, and cost-effective ecosystems for better decisions and transparency.
Sitting within DTI, the Digital Systems team develops the systems that enable smarter regulatory action.
Role Responsibilities
- Design repeatable, scalable product architectures that align with business objectives, considering capacity management, IT service management (ITSM), security, and licensing.
- Identify product innovation opportunities and refine design proposals to drive forward-thinking solutions.
- Develop roadmaps outlining capability scope, prioritisation, and timelines.
- Advise and mentor colleagues through thought leadership and training, fostering skills in business, technical, and product architecture.
- Lead high-impact projects using cutting-edge technologies, tools, and best practices to build deep expertise.
- Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive culture to maximise individual and team potential.
- Contribute to regulated industries by designing systems that safeguard critical services for millions.
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Skills Required
Minimum:
- Proven experience with Salesforce CRM
- Experience as a product architect (Software/Data/System/Application/Security)
- Significant experience in full product/project delivery lifecycle (developing with Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or DevOps using contractors, third parties, or offshore teams)
Essential:
- Salesforce proficiency:
- Architect and Developer Admin certifications
- Progress toward advanced certifications (e.g., OmniStudio, Vlocity)
- Solution architecture expertise:
- With large-scale projects in financial services or regulatory bodies
- Experience drafting roadmaps and high-level architectural plans
- Technical and leadership skills:
- Ability to abstract bespoke solutions into reusable generic architectures
- Methodologies:
- TOGAF and ITIL-certified, with hands-on use of modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, Solidatus) and proficiency in UML
- Broad technology knowledge:
- Current awareness of IT modernisation and industry standards
- Business acumen to assess supplier proposals and promote cost-effective solutions
- Risk & compliance management:
- Skilled in analysing architectural risks across full project lifecycle and live environments, ensuring stability, scalability, and compliance.
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Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Hybrid model:
- 40% office time minimum (senior leaders: 50%).
- Starting Sept 2024: 50% minimum (directors/executives: 60%).
- Pension: Non-contributory (8–12% based on age) + life assurance (eight-times salary).
- Healthcare: Private plan via Bupa, plus income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
- Volunteering: 35 paid hours per year.
- Flexible benefits: Tailored to individual needs.
- Curriculum: See [FCA Benefits Page](not provided) for details.
Culture & Values
The FCA values diversity, inclusion, and fairness, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. We actively support accommodations for disabilities and psychological well-being.
Disability Confident Employer
- Candidates with disabilities who meet minimum requirements will progress in the recruitment process.
- High-volume roles may evaluate fit for key competencies alongside eligibility.
Key Dates
- Closing date: 16 July
- Shortlisting: 17 July
- Interview week: Commences 26 July
Note: applicants should notify recruiters immediately if dates are missed.
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