Architecture Strategy & Transformation - Director

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year transformation roadmaps across wealth and retail banking
• Drive legacy modernization (mainframe to cloud-native, monolith to microservices)
• Align architecture strategy with business priorities including: Digital wealth growth, Lending transformation, Client experience modernization
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leadership

Target-State Architecture & Modernization

• Define target architectures leveraging: Cloud-native platforms, API-first and microservices architectures, Event-driven systems
• Lead architecture for: Wealth and advisory platforms, Digital banking and advisor channels, Lending (origination and servicing)
• Establish architecture standards, patterns, and governance
• Drive architecture transformation towards target state: Portfolio management, trading, and advisory platforms, Digital wealth (mobile/web, personalization), Core banking (deposits, payments, integration), Lending systems (origination, servicing, credit decisioning)
• Enable omnichannel client and advisor experiences

Risk, Security & Governance

• Ensure compliance with: Regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, OCC), Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA)
• Embed: Secure-by-design and Zero Trust principles, Identity and access management
• Lead architecture governance and design authority

Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Lead and collaborate with multiple architecture teams and managers
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource strategy
• Drive standards, best practices, and technical debt reduction
• Influence senior stakeholders and executives across business and technology
• Mentor architects and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology, including architecture leadership roles
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in: Wealth Management, Retail Banking and Lending
• Strong experience with: Modern architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems), Wealth platforms (advisory, portfolio management, trading)
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and data platforms
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and priorities
• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus