Ed/svp, Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Architecture, Group Technology

Business FunctionGroup Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Tech, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
**About The Role**:
Given the bank's sustained technological expansion, this role assumes a pivotal position in formulating an extensive Enterprise Architectural framework, strategy, and standards to guide the institution in perpetual technological innovation. The primary objective is to align technology teams with business strategy while ensuring resiliency and uninterrupted services for customers worldwide and fostering innovation without interruption.
As an Enterprise Architect (EA), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the bank's enterprise-wide architecture strategy. You will act as a key technologist with deep expertise across various technology stacks, ideally with hands-on experience. Your primary focus will be on partnering with both business and IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with the bank's strategic objectives and customer needs.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, understanding their goals and the broader business strategy to deliver technology solutions that align with customer journeys and business outcomes.
- Collaborate with Application and Infrastructure CTOs to design and implement a technology roadmap that supports the bank’s strategic objectives.
- Lead the execution of the technology strategy, ensuring transparency on progress, milestones, and outcomes while aligning with senior management and key stakeholders.
- Play a crucial role across the technology value chain by providing critical inputs to engineering teams to ensure solutions meet business and performance expectations.
- Proactively identify technology trends, roadblocks, and challenges early in the process to facilitate solutions and alignment with engineering teams.
- Govern the adoption and definition of technology standards across the bank, ensuring compliance and fostering innovation.

**Strategic Initiatives**:

- Lead two key forums to drive the execution of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy:
**Key Requirements**:

- Proven experience in successfully delivering transformation programs, including at least one full digital transformation lifecycle.
- Expertise in designing and implementing Cloud and Data Platforms, AI solutions (including Gen AI), and a keen interest in emerging technologies.
- Ability to formulate and execute multi-year strategic initiatives, while implementing tactical initiatives within a broader framework.
- Certifications in TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL, CISSP, AWS, Azure, or GCP, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive key architectural decisions.
- Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex technical concepts, adjusting for different audiences.
- Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, with the ability to identify patterns across diverse situations.
- Effective negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset focused on enhancing the bank's technology practices.
- A natural curiosity and creativity in adopting and integrating new technologies.
- Expertise in security, risk, and compliance frameworks, especially within the financial services industry.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

**Additional Qualities**:

- Strong analytical mindset, capable of understanding complex scenarios and driving effective solutions.
- A commitment to fostering innovation, best practices, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.