Sr. Solution Architect - (Digital / Banking/ AI)

About the role

Designs and architects IT systems that integrate process, applications, data, and technology, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise IT standards. Performs planning, problem-solving, and advising technical teams to optimize solutions that are strategic, operational, secure, and economical. Ensures an integrated architecture across interdependent technology systems including a combination of on-premises and cloud environments.

Creates and manages key architecture assets for the designated portfolio and business scope. Delivers innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the organization and operates at a group/enterprise-wide level, serving as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Creates technical design recommendations aligned to standards for development and integration of new products, services, applications, and technology solutions.
• Identifies risks or issues with technology solutions and designs that may impact realization of project benefits; guides and supports stakeholders to make decisions that proactively resolve or mitigate potential project risks/delays.
• Participates in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can be translated into valid software architecture.
• Identifies and researches relevant technologies, performs proofs of concept/prototypes, and recommends the applications of such technologies for future product architecture.
• Provides input into the preparation of business cases by offering key architectural insights on feasibility, risks, and alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities, and individual learning.
• Oversees complex projects and cross-domain initiatives across several teams.
• Integrates diverse systems to align with overall business strategies and enterprise goals.
• Plays a pivotal role in architecting scalable, sustainable, and compliant solutions.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to complex and non-routine problems.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Takes measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework, making sound and risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy, and adhering to applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, building and managing relationships, and adaptability.
• Experience with banking operations, risk assessment, regulatory compliance management, cloud architectures, security architecture design, technical architecture, infrastructure development, and information technology strategies.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in key AI architecture areas, such as AI reference architectures and integration patterns, AI application design, AI security, governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.

Pay

Salary range: $112,200.00 - $209,000.00 (salaried). Salaries vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications. For commission roles, the listed salary represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year. Part-time salaries are pro-rated based on hours worked. Total compensation may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans

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About Us

At BMO, we are driven by a shared purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We create lasting, positive change for our customers, communities, and people. By working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses while powering economic growth. As a BMO team member, you are valued, respected, and heard, with opportunities to grow and make an impact from day one.