Enterprise Architect (Investment Management Technology)
Work Model: Hybrid (average 3.5 days in office)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy and technology transformation initiatives within a large-scale investment management environment. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future-state architecture supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of enterprise architecture expertise, investment management platform knowledge, and strong leadership skills. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, third-party vendors, and implementation partners to define strategic roadmaps, modernize platforms, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and promote enterprise architecture standards, principles, and best practices across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
- Lead the architecture and design of solutions supporting investment management operations, portfolio management, trading, operational processing, and enterprise platform integrations.
- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align business goals with future-state architecture objectives.
- Evaluate existing technology solutions and recommend improvements, modernization strategies, and platform enhancements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on architecture strategy, vendor selection, and technology direction.
- Partner with business and technical teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
- Guide the adoption of cloud technologies, data platforms, and integration frameworks to support long-term business growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and large-scale technology implementations.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience across enterprise architecture, solution architecture, technical architecture, or business architecture roles.
- 7+ years of experience leading architecture initiatives, driving technical strategy, and mentoring technical teams.
- Strong experience within wealth management, asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.
- Deep knowledge of investment operations supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.
- Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and strategic technology roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and cloud-based technologies.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with investment management and portfolio management platforms.
- Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, cloud architecture, and modern data platforms.
- Experience with Azure services, enterprise APIs, and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with investment accounting, operational processing, and large-scale financial systems.
- Experience leading complex enterprise modernization and digital transformation programs.
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
- Strong communication skills with both technical and business audiences.
- Experience guiding organizations through enterprise-wide technology transformations.
- Proven ability to build consensus across teams and influence architectural direction.
- Passion for developing scalable, sustainable, and business-focused technology solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
- Family-focused benefits and wellness programs.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a highly collaborative environment.