About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to join a major Client Centricity Program within the financial services sector.
The successful candidate will define and govern the target enterprise architecture for all client-facing channels (digital & assisted), ensuring strategic alignment across business divisions including Corporate, Commercial, Payments, and Wealth.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain reference architectures and roadmaps for client interaction channels (portals, APIs, mobile, e-trading, assisted digital).
- Ensure cross-divisional alignment with Client Data, Client Services, and CTO standards.
- Assess initiatives and programs for architectural compliance and coherence with the Client Centricity strategy .
- Lead architecture governance forums , representing the domain in Enterprise Architecture boards.
- Drive the adoption of shared capabilities (digital identity, access management, API gateway, UX frameworks, client analytics).
- Provide architectural oversight to regional teams, ensuring global consistency while supporting local adaptation.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to define the Client Experience vision and guide investment priorities.
Experience & Skills Required
12–15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within financial services .Proven experience defining multi-channel strategies , reference architectures , and governance frameworks .Strong knowledge of client channels , front-office integration , client data models , and service design .Deep understanding of API-led architectures , digital identity management , and UX integration .Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in global, federated environments .Excellent communication , strategic design , and governance leadership skills.