Your new company A FTSE listed financial services organisation based in Liverpool. Your new role The Business Design Specialist (Architecture) is a key role within the Technology department, focused on delivering effective change through expert solutions architecture and technical design. The specialist will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside analysts and testers to ensure unified business design. They will be responsible for leading complex solution designs, promoting innovation, supporting Agile delivery, and driving architectural standards across product portfolios. The role demands strong leadership, analytical skills, and a knowledge of wealth management. Responsibilities: Lead and support solution and technical design activities across the product portfolio, fostering team alignment and delivery excellence.Drive a high-performance culture in architecture and design, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.Collaborate with design specialists to deliver unified, end-to-end product change solutions.Identify and implement opportunities for synergy, efficiency, and innovation through deep portfolio knowledge.Establish and evolve Communities of Practice focused on architecture standards, tooling, and ways of working.Champion Agile principles to accelerate delivery pace and ensure alignment with the strategic vision for IT.What you''ll need to succeed Proven leadership working with senior stakeholders and managing large teams.Strong analytical, detail-oriented