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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 8+ years
Visa options
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Banking consulting and/or implementation projects.
- Proven track record as a technical or solution architect in banking transformation programmes.
- Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 banking institutions.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (PSD2, Open Banking, DORA, Basel III, AML/KYC).
- Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong communication skills; able to present complex topics to executive audiences.
- Familiarity with AI tools as part of day-to-day working practice.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
Nice to have
- Nice to have: Platform knowledge on any Temenos, Oracle Banking, TM, Mambu, Intellect Design, SAP, etc.
The role
Leads end-to-end architecture analysis, design and delivery on banking consulting and implementation programmes, combining deep domain expertise with a strong command of modern technologies to shape clients' digital transformation.
What you'll do
- Lead architecture analysis, design and delivery on banking transformation programmes, acting as the primary technical reference for clients and delivery teams.
- Define target-state architectures spanning core banking, digital channels, payments, cards and CRM.
- Drive migration from monolithic platforms towards modular, API-first, cloud-native architectures.
- Produce high-level designs, architecture diagrams, flow diagrams and other design artefacts to communicate solutions effectively.
- Define and lead technology and solution roadmaps in collaboration with client stakeholders.
- Evaluate and recommend core banking packages and ecosystem solutions (Temenos, Mambu, Finacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE, nCino, Salesforce FSC, etc.).
- Support pre-sales activities: proposals, RFP responses, solutioning and effort estimations.
- Mentor junior architects and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Banking Domain Knowledge
Candidates are expected to have hands-on experience across several of the following domains, with recognised depth in at least one:
- Core Banking: Deposits, Lending, Mortgages, Insurance, Securities; knowledge of BIAN framework is valued.
- Payments: SEPA, SWIFT, High-Value Payments, Card Payments, ISO 20022.
- Digital Banking: online/mobile banking, Open Banking, customer onboarding.
- CRM & Customer Engagement (Salesforce FSC, MS Dynamics or similar).
- Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Reporting.
Technical Skills
Candidates are expected to demonstrate breadth across modern technology disciplines, with recognised depth in several of the following areas:
- Architecture patterns: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, API-first, Domain-Driven Design.
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), including deployments for regulated industries.
- Integration technologies: REST/SOAP APIs, Kafka, MQ, Apache Camel or equivalent.
- Data architecture and business intelligence: data modelling, data platforms, analytics and BI tooling.
- AI/ML applied to banking use cases (fraud detection, credit scoring, personalisation).
- DevSecOps: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Agile and scaled agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum).
Hiring process
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Offer
- Response time depends on the role and area; your recruiter can give you guidance.
- If you are not selected, they keep your information for future opportunities.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in information technology services and consulting, with a workforce of over 700,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. The company operates across five business areas: Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song, offering services that range from digital transformation and AI implementation to SAP integration and cybersecurity. Accenture is recognized as a global leader in consulting and technology services, consistently ranked among the world's largest and most influential firms in its sector.
In Spain, Accenture has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, employing thousands of professionals. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in areas such as SAP consulting, AI engineering, cybersecurity, and digital design. Accenture's work culture emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, and diversity, making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking to advance their careers in a global environment. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like generative AI and agentic AI, Accenture Spain provides ample opportunities for international hires to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Industry
- Consulting
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 500,000+
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 4 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Accenture Spain has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other cities, with a large number of roles in technology and consulting.
- The company offers a global career framework, making it easier for international hires to transfer between countries.
- Accenture is known for its strong focus on learning and development, with extensive training programs and certifications.
- Many roles in Spain are bilingual, requiring both Spanish and English, but some positions are open to English-only speakers.
- Accenture provides visa sponsorship and relocation support for qualified international candidates.
In their own words
About the company & team
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
Visit us at www.accenture.com
Additional information
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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