Solution Architect - Algorithmic Trading

Project/Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced consultant to develop and validate an end-to-end solution architecture for the Auto Algo Trading platform that enables informed decision-making and supports Gate 2/SIB approval, including architecture, governance, ownership, and operating model considerations. (Reference Number: 925062RF)

Main Tasks:
* Develop and consolidate an integrated algorithmic trading architecture covering:
- Signal Layer
- Execution Layer
- Trade Capture & Audit Trail
- Data & Reporting Interfaces
* Structure and clarify open business and technical requirements and drive architectural decisions.
* Define architecture options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations.
* Support build-vs-buy assessments and vendor evaluations.
* Ensure governance, auditability, operational controls, and regulatory compliance are reflected in the target architecture.
* Define and align ownership models, responsibilities, and operating model considerations.
* Prepare decision-ready architecture documentation, risks, assumptions, and recommendations for Architecture Board and SIB discussions.
* Coordinate and align stakeholders across Trading, IT, Architecture, Risk, Compliance, and external partners.

Required Skills:
* Demonstrable hands-on experience designing, building, or integrating algorithmic trading platforms.
* Strong end-to-end understanding of:
- Market Data
- Signal Generation
- Execution
- Order Management
- Trade Capture
- Auditability and Monitoring
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, or Technical Lead in complex trading or financial technology environments.
* Ability to make well-founded architectural decisions under conditions of uncertainty and communicate trade-offs to senior stakeholders.
* Experience preparing architecture proposals and decision material for steering committees, architecture boards, or governance forums.
* Experience with regulatory and governance requirements in trading environments (eg MiFID II, RTS-6, auditability, approval controls, change governance).
* Experience defining operating models, ownership models, and governance processes is highly desirable.
* Commodity and/or energy trading experience is a strong advantage.
* English (project language)
* French or German (are a plus)

Reference No.: 925062RF
Role: Solution Architect - Algorithmic Trading
Location: Bern (2 days onsite, remote only within Switzerland)
Workload: 80-100%
Start: ASAP
Duration: 31.12.2026 (+ extension)

Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert.

About us:

ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult is specialized in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we well understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.