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Head of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation, MD

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco · San Francisco Bay Area · 1 mo ago
HybridEngineering$260k–$285k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Head of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation serves as the enterprise-level authority for technology standards, architecture governance, and innovation validation. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role operates as an overlay function across all technology pillars.

Responsibilities

  • Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards across all technology functions — cloud, platform engineering, data, AI, and application delivery.

  • Run the Architecture Review Board (ARB) as a mandatory governance gate for all significant technology decisions. The ARB has authority to block non-compliant designs.

  • Develop and maintain reference architectures for cloud infrastructure, data integration, application patterns, and AI systems.

  • Own the technology standards library — approved patterns, platforms, integration protocols, and security requirements.

  • Conduct architecture assessments of proposed solutions and provide binding guidance before delivery teams commit to implementation.

  • Ensure architecture alignment across all 12 business units and technology delivery programs including EDGE, Calypso v18, and AI initiatives.

  • Define the cloud adoption roadmap and technology rationalization strategy.

  • Represent architecture in all AI governance forums and the AI Center of Excellence.

  • Lead and develop a team of solutions architects across cloud, networking, data, AI, and application architecture specialties.

  • Operate as a peer and partner to the CDAO, Head of Operational Excellence, and SVP of Digital & Product Engineering.

  • Present architecture strategy, standards adoption, and technology risk posture to the Board of Directors and Technology & Operations Committee.

  • Serve as the primary technology architecture authority in FHFA examinations and internal audit reviews.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive technology experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership (Head of Architecture, Chief Architect, VP of Architecture, or equivalent).

  • Demonstrated experience operating in a regulated financial institution — banking, insurance, capital markets, or financial services required.

  • Proven track record running an enterprise Architecture Review Board with real enforcement authority.

  • Experience governing cloud architecture at enterprise scale (AWS preferred).

  • Experience presenting technology architecture strategy to executive leadership and boards of directors.

  • Technical Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks — TOGAF certification strongly preferred.

  • Strong working knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS), microservices, API design, data integration patterns, and security architecture.

  • Experience defining AI/ML architecture standards and governing AI system design in production environments.

  • Familiarity with enterprise platforms including Oracle, Calypso, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.

  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, DevSecOps patterns, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence — authority without ownership of delivery requires exceptional credibility and trust.

  • Strong executive communication skills — able to present complex architecture decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Track record of saying no effectively — blocking technically unsound decisions while maintaining productive relationships.

Qualifications

  • Experience at a Federal Home Loan Bank, GSE, or similar federally regulated financial institution.

  • Familiarity with FHFA examination processes and regulatory technology expectations.

  • TOGAF 9 or 10 certification.

  • Experience governing agentic AI or LLM-based system architectures in a regulated environment.

  • Experience with Calypso treasury/capital markets platform architecture.

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Benefits

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in employment (e.g., employees, applicants) and in contracting (e.g., suppliers, vendors) regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to cultivating a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and are dedicated to fostering vibrant communities by serving as a reliable source of liquidity and resources for affordable housing and economic development.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $260k to $285k. The Bank considers many factors when determining base salaries such as individual background and experience, the competitive environment, education, particular skill set(s), and industry and institutional knowledge.

Schedule

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is committed to offering all team members challenging and engaging work with market competitive pay, retirement, and benefit offerings. In support of this commitment, the Bank routinely engages in market competitive benchmarking surveys and analysis to ensure our team members continue to be paid fairly and competitively.

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