ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect in Banking Architecture to support the execution of our 5-year technology strategy. 

This role focuses on designing and delivering innovative banking solutions, ensuring alignment between business and technology functions. 

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in application architecture and a strategic perspective to address emerging topics and challenges within the banking industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Support the development of functional and technical solution designs that align with the banks technology strategy and business needs.
• Requirements Validation: Challenge and validate business requirements and vendor-delivered solutions to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with the banks goals.
• Operating Model Support: Assist in designing and executing the target operating model to enable streamlined processes and efficient delivery.
• Talent Development: Align talent build-up and upskilling initiatives with the strategy to ensure the organization has the required skills to execute transformation projects.
• Strategic Insights: Provide strategic perspectives on emerging topics in banking and technology to guide innovation and decision-making.
• Demand Alignment: Work closely with stakeholders to align priority demands with the overall strategy, ensuring resources are effectively allocated.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across business and technology teams to address dependencies and maintain progress toward strategic milestones.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience with in-depth knowledge of application architecture in the financial industry.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Agile) is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in designing and implementing application architectures for banking solutions.
• Strong ability to assess and challenge vendor solutions and business requirements.
• Experience in aligning talent development initiatives with organizational strategies.
• Strategic mindset with knowledge of emerging trends in banking and technology.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in architectural frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

Vertical: 

Technology