AI Architect

Shape the Future of Financial Services with Capco

At Capco, we specialize in management consulting and software development, partnering with leading international banks and insurance companies across Western Europe. Our innovative approach and collaborative culture make us the ideal place for professionals looking to make an impact in financial services technology.

Want to learn more about our culture and people? Visit us: Capco Careers Slovakia

Why Join Us?

• Prestigious Clients & Exciting Projects - Work with top-tier banks on transformation projects that redefine financial services.
• Continuous Learning & Development - Access to technical and soft skills training, professional certifications, and full access to the Udemy online learning platform.
• Flexible Work Environment -  we provide flexibility to work remotely from the home office within Czech Republic
• Attractive Benefits Package:

  Paid sick days

  25 vacation days (regardless of age)

  Monthly cafeteria allowance (1.285 CZK/month) or contribution to the 3rd pillar

  Fully paid meal vouchers

  Multisport card with employer contribution

  Smartphone with 1TB data + Laptop

• Well-being & Community Engagement - Join yoga lessons, mental health webinars, running challenges, sports activities, or participate in our volunteering days.
• Competitive Compensation (adjusted based on experience) + annual bonus & benefits package.
• Long-term career - Indefinite period contract with opportunities for career growth.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced AI Architect to support your client's data-platform delivery in a regulated financial services environment. You will shape the architecture connecting priority sources to a governed Azure foundation, transforming data into the UI Enterprise Data Model and enabling reusable data products for APIs, Power BI, analytics and AI. You will combine target-state architecture with hands-on delivery, guide engineers and establish governance, integration and operational patterns.

• Act as the bridge between business, IT, Risk Management / Compliance and engineering to translate AI use cases and functional / non-functional requirements into scalable, secure and governed architectures
• Design target architectures and reusable patterns for agentic AI, including memory, tools / skills, data access and integration with your client's governed data platform
• Design and oversee AI / MLOps lifecycle capabilities, including monitoring, tracing, evaluation, operational readiness and controlled transition into production
• Define and guide API-first and MCP-based integration patterns, including secure access to data and services through the project's API / MCP gateway
• Jointly with Risk Management / Compliance, evolve AI governance, risk, security and guardrail requirements for agentic AI and high-impact use cases
• Support enablement of Microsoft Copilot Cowork, Agent Mode, Agent Builder and Copilot Studio in line with the target architecture and governance framework

Skills and Expertise

• You can translate ambiguous business needs into target architectures, roadmaps and implementation requirements and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• You have several years of experience in the architecture and delivery of AI solutions in financial services; experience with Asset Management / Investment Banking is preferred
• You have strong practical understanding of Azure AI Foundry and Databricks and how governed data platforms support AI, analytics and agentic use cases
• You have hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot capabilities including Cowork, Agent Mode, Agent Builder, Copilot Studio and Power BI
• You understand agentic AI architecture patterns, AI / MLOps lifecycle requirements, monitoring and evaluation, and the transition of AI solutions into controlled operations
• You have experience with MCP / API-first development practices and designing secure integrations between AI services, data products and enterprise applications
• You understand AI governance, risk, guardrails, access control and data-protection considerations for high-impact use cases; familiarity with Okta and Microsoft Purview is advantageous
• Fluency English (German is a big advantage)

Your Hiring Journey

Screening Call - Introductory chat with our recruiter

Technical Interviews (1-2 rounds, depending on the project) - Discuss your skills with our experienced Capco colleagues

Feedback & Offer - Receive an offer to join our team!

Why Capco? Because You Matter.

At Capco, we prioritize your career growth and well-being. You will have a personal coach to support your development and a flat hierarchy that encourages you to share and implement your ideas. Plus, our team events, sports activities, and networking opportunities help you stay connected and engaged beyond work.

Curious to learn more? Apply now - it only takes 5 minutes!

Contact: Zora Paulikova - [email protected]

Connect on LinkedIn: Zora Paulikova | LinkedIn