Lead Solution Architect

Entity: Technology
Job Family Group: IT&S Group

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Technology Team and advance your career as a Lead Solution Architect

Technology is at the centre of BP’s Group Strategy. We use our data and technology expertise, to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies and new business models.

In this role You will:

• Play an integral role in building the team’s skillset while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but "do".
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives from an architectural perspective, facilitating the delivery of solutions.
• Build positive relationships across the business and Digital and advise and influence leaders on technology.
• Act as a technology mentor within Digital teams and inspire people to engage with technology as a driver of change.
• Understand the long-term needs of the solution you are developing, and enable delivery by building a rapport with team members both inside and outside of BP.
• Develop solution architectures, seeking practical solutions that optimize and re-use capabilities. You will care passionately about the integrity of the Digital capabilities you develop. You will be responsible for designing and building solutions that best meet the business needs and are aligned with the Digital strategy and roadmaps.
• Advocate and help ensure our designs, automations and processes enhance a culture of operational safety and improve our digital security.

What You will need to be successful:

• Proficiency in English language.
• A Bachelor's (or higher) degree, ideally in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics, hard Science or equivalent work experience.
• Proven work experience in a similar role.
• A confirmed background in architecture with real-world experience of architecting, designing, and delivering transformational projects within a risk management environment.
• You have been the lead architect on a large-scale finance transformation programme in the past.
• Experience of delivering architectures for complex solutions across business, data, technical and infrastructure domains.
• Experience with assessment, design and technical deployment of deterministic and probabilistic credit risk metrics and limit management in both physical and financial markets, as applied to multiple commodities and multiple legal entity counterparties.
• Experience in the assessment, design and technical deployment of Risk Models and Risk Calculation Engines, including the determination of methods for risk measurement such as VaR, portfolio simulation, stress testing of risk factors, Greeks, and parameters.
• A deep understanding of the business processes, applications, data, infrastructure, and security solutions relevant to the Credit & Market Risk functions of a finance and/or commodity trading organization.
• Knowledge of the Credit and Market Risk management framework including the data, processes and solutions required to capture, measure, report and comprehend exposure from changes in the underlying markets and credit domains.
• High level knowledge and appreciation of reporting, big data and analytics solutions and technologies.
• High level understanding of market data technologies, solutions and integration patterns for highly complex price and market data sourcing.
• Powerful interpersonal skills including the ability to relate complex topics in simple and accessible language.
• You worked across organizational boundaries and build high quality, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees within digital teams and wider.

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel Requiremen
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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