Senior Solution Architect

Location:  Manchester (Hybrid) Sector:  Insurance & Engineering Risk Type:  Permanent | Senior Architecture Role Are you a  hands‑on Solution Architect  who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps? A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a  Senior Solution Architect  to play a pivotal role in assessing current‑state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large‑scale migration and modernisation initiatives. This is a role for someone who wants to be  close to the business , embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out ✨  True Solution Architecture  – You’ll own solution design from current‑state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. ✨  Greenfield thinking, real constraints  – Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. ✨  Delivery‑adjacent impact  – Work side‑by‑side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. ✨  Cloud & migration focus  – Shape AWS‑led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. ✨  High visibility  – Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders. What You’ll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Assess existing applications and platforms and define clear target‑state architectures Build and own system and application roadmaps aligned to business priorities Design scalable, modular solution architectures including integration and NFRs Lead migration and modernisation initiatives across legacy and cloud platforms Act as the architecture point of contact between business, BA, and engineering teams Produce clear solution diagrams, documentation, and decision artefacts Guide teams on API design, integration patterns, cloud usage, and best practice Influence senior stakeholders and confidently challenge assumptions where needed What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Strong  Solution Architecture experience  (6–10 years) in complex environments Proven delivery of  application migration and modernisation programmes Hands‑on experience with  AWS‑based architectures  (Azure knowledge beneficial) Solid grounding in  application, integration, and cloud design patterns Insurance experience (general insurance is ideal; deep platform specialism not required) The confidence to operate with senior, sometimes challenging stakeholders A pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset paired with strong communication skills Major platform experience (PAS, core systems, large enterprise platforms) is welcome, but  architecture capability and delivery credibility matter more than any single product . Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: ✔ Working close to the business rather than at arm’s length ✔ Turning complex current states into clear migration paths ✔ Owning solution design through implementation ✔ Balancing modern architecture with real‑world delivery constraints ✔ Being the calm, credible voice in technically and politically complex programmes If you enjoy  shaping the journey rather than just describing the destination , this role offers both influence and impact.  Please apply now for immediate consideration.

We are working with a high-performing and growing Syndicate who are seeking a Reserving Actuary or Senior Reserving Analyst to join their team in London. The role reports into the Head of Reserving and will have exposure to the Chief Actuary and other Head of Function Actuaries. This role has clear progression to management which makes it well suited to someone looking for a step up in responsibility with clear ownership over their work, and a plan for progression.  The work will be a mixture of BAU Lloyd's reserving work along with projects such as process transformation, portfolio performance analysis, and the annual function report.  Our client are seeking someone with 3 years of reserving experience within a Syndicate or Lloyd's environment either nearly / newly qualified, or an exam stopper. Communication skills, self-motivation, and an understanding of reserving and reporting techniques are all required. This role will require you to be in the office 3 days a week and our client can only consider UK based individuals with full working rights. Apply today to learn more!

Regulatory Project Accountant - 24 month FTC London | Hybrid £90,000 - £100,000 I’m currently partnering on an exclusive mandate for a Regulatory Project Accountant to join a high-performing insurance finance team in the London market. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys a blend of BAU reporting, regulatory exposure, and project-driven work within a dynamic syndicate environment. The Role: Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role across both core reporting cycles and finance transformation initiatives, including: Supporting finance and reporting projects across the syndicate Delivering monthly close, variance analysis, and commentary Assisting with Board and management reporting Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and cash matching Supporting regulatory returns (Solvency UK, NAIC, TRIA, etc.) Preparing interim and annual financial statements Acting as a key contact for audit queries Driving process improvements and reporting enhancements What We’re Looking For: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) 3 years’ experience within insurance (industry or practice) Exposure to syndicate reporting / regulatory returns highly desirable Strong Excel finance systems experience (reporting tools / automation a plus) Ability to balance BAU delivery with project involvement