Enterprise Architect

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.