Lead AI Tech Architect (Capital Markets) - Amsterdam |…

As Lead AI Tech Architect, you shape and deliver AI-enabled technology strategies and architectures for Capital Markets, working closely with clients and senior stakeholders. You drive technical decisions, design robust, scalable solutions, and guide cross-functional teams to align with business goals. You’ll contribute to the Capital Markets practice and help extend BCG Platinion’s brand through hands-on delivery and strategic advisory. This role blends deep technical delivery with industry insight at a global consulting firm.

• growth opportunities
• learning and certifications
• collaborative culture
• supportive team
• global exposure
• case-based impact

• Own the technical architecture and delivery of key project workstreams
• Drive architectural decisions aligned with business objectives and technology standards
• Guide project teams to develop scalable, robust solutions
• Collaborate with clients and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and impact
• Support on-site technical implementations and post-implementation improvements
• Strengthen expertise through advanced training and cross-team collaboration
• Contribute to the Capital Markets practice development and brand in case teams

• 10-15 years of IT Architecture experience in IT/technology consulting, financial institutions, financial services, or banking
• Hands-on experience with trading platforms and systems (Nasdaw, Calypso, FIS Murex, Bloomberg)
• Knowledge of trade and settlement processes and technologies (FIX, SWIFT, FpML) across asset classes
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures
• Familiarity with microservices, containers (Kubernetes/Docker), event-driven architecture and messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Cloud platforms and services experience, especially for high-frequency trading and data processing
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to client sites
• University degree with above-average performance in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

• leadership
• collaboration
• communication with senior stakeholders
• IT architecture design
• trading platforms and financial systems integration
• microservices architecture