Solution Architect

Job Description

Appealing points:

• Executive-Level Strategic Advisory in Data & AI Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite clients in financial services, leading data-driven transformation initiatives across insurance, banking, and capital markets.
• Architect Enterprise-Scale Solutions on Hyperscalers Design secure, scalable, end-to-end data platforms leveraging Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Own Revenue, Growth & High-Performing Teams Lead large cross-functional teams, manage P&L and revenue targets, and drive business development—positioning yourself as a senior leader in data and digital transformation consulting.

Annual Salary: 12 million yen and above

Job Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Head of Insights & Data to support the day-to-day management of a team of ~40 data and analytics professionals in applied AI, data architecture, data engineering, data visualization, and ERP analytics. 
• Act as a strategic advisor to C-suite clients in the financial services sector, with a focus on insurance, but also supporting banking and capital markets, and other non-FS sectors. 
• Lead client engagements from opportunity shaping through to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and measurable business value. 
• Transalate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and end to end architecture solutions or on any/all hyperscalers, while providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams. 
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal creation, client presentations, solution architecting, and deal closure.
• Own and deliver against revenue targets, utilization goals, and team performance KPIs. 

Job Qualifications:

• 10+ years of consulting or relevant industry experience in data and digital transformation (financial services is a plus)  with a strong foundation in solution architecting and recent focus on strategic advisory and business development. 
• An SME-level understanding of a wide range of topics across data strategy, applied AI/ML and enterprise data architecture. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong client-facing skills with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders and drive executive-level conversations. Solution architect certification on Azure/ AWS/ GCP is a big plus.
• Proven track record of success in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent with experience owning project P&L, having and consistently meeting revenue targets, with experience managing large teams and complex programs across multiple workstreams. 
• Bilingual proficiency: Native level proficiency in either English or Japanese, and fluent in the other (JLPT N2 or above required for Japanese with at least 3 years of experience working in Japan, in Japanese). 
• Educational Profile:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. 
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred, especially with a focus on strategy, analytics, or digital transformation

Language Requirements: Business level Japanese (JLPT N2 and above) with Business English conversation skill.

Company Description:

This company is one of the largest IT consulting companies in Europe, with more than 200,000 employees based in locations in over 40 countries.

As a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, they were established in 2013 as a Japanese corporation of the world's leading IT consulting company at the forefront of innovation, and they offer a wide range of integrated services with the highest level of technology and abundant expertise.

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