Enterprise Architect (Ref: 197037)
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About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Vice President & Enterprise Architect to define and steward the architectural vision for the wholesale banking technology stack. The role oversees Treasury, Payments, and Transaction Banking domains, driving cloud-native initiatives on AWS and championing an API-first paradigm.
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Responsibilities
- Create and govern reference architectures across treasury, payments, liquidity management, and transaction banking
- Lead the development of microservices based digital platforms with event driven integration and API first delivery
- Define and execute cloud strategy on AWS, prioritizing scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
- Orchestrate smooth integrations with surrounding systems (CRM, ERP, risk, AML/KYC, reporting)
- Translate strategic business needs into tangible technical roadmaps and architectural blueprints
- Direct delivery quality across engineering, DevOps, and data analytics partners
- Oversee external vendor relationships for treasury and transaction banking solutions
- Investigate and pilot emerging capabilities such as AI/ML, real time analytics, and selective blockchain use cases
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years in financial services with deep Treasury and Transaction Banking expertise (cash management, payments, trade finance, liquidity)
- Proven track record designing large scale, enterprise grade architectures for banking platforms
- Strong grasp of regulatory regimes (ISO 20022, SWIFT, PSD2, Basel III, AML/KYC) and risk/compliance considerations
- Experience with enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event driven architectures, ESB, iPaaS) and cloud native design (preferably AWS)
- Proven leadership in cross functional settings and in managing vendor relationships within a banking context
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an accomplished Vice President & Enterprise Architect to define and steward the architectural vision for the wholesale banking technology stack.
- The incumbent will oversee Treasury, Payments, and Transaction Banking domains, driving comprehensive architectural strategy, platform design, and complex integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and govern reference architectures across treasury, payments, liquidity management, and transaction banking, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.
- Lead the development of microservices based digital platforms with event driven integration and API first delivery spanning core banking, treasury, and customer channels.
- Define and execute cloud strategy on AWS, prioritizing scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
- Orchestrate smooth integrations with surrounding systems (CRM, ERP, risk, AML/KYC, reporting) to enable cohesive end to end processes.
- Translate strategic business needs into tangible technical roadmaps and architectural blueprints in partnership with product, engineering, and operations stakeholders.
- Direct delivery quality across engineering, DevOps, and data analytics partners, upholding governance and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee external vendor relationships for treasury and transaction banking solutions and partnerships.
- Investigate and pilot emerging capabilities such as AI/ML, real time analytics, and selective blockchain use cases to bolster wholesale banking strategy.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years in financial services with deep Treasury and Transaction Banking expertise (cash management, payments, trade finance, liquidity).
- Proven track record designing large scale, enterprise grade architectures for banking platforms; familiarity with Finacle Treasury or similar systems is advantageous.
- Strong grasp of regulatory regimes (ISO 20022, SWIFT, PSD2, Basel III, AML/KYC) and risk/compliance considerations.
- Experience with enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event driven architectures, ESB, iPaaS) and cloud native design (preferably AWS).
- Proven leadership in cross functional settings and in managing vendor relationships within a banking context.
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation with performance based incentives, generous leave, comprehensive medical, and retirement planning.
- Flexible work modalities along with opportunities for global exposure through client projects and travel where feasible.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and access to executive education programs.
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