Partner closely with the CIO to define and execute the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and standards consistent with the bank’s business strategy and risk appetite
Establish and maintain a future state enterprise architecture and multi year roadmap
Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance
Serve as the primary advisor on architecture strategy, modernization priorities, and long term technology direction
Translate business and regulatory requirements into actionable architectural guidance across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains
Design and lead enterprise architecture governance processes
Establish and maintain architectural standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and governance review forums to optimize and allow better solution decision making
Drive rationalization of legacy platforms, reduction of technical debt, and simplification of the technology landscape
Guide modernization efforts across core systems, digital platforms, data and analytics, cloud services, and integration capabilities to balance agility with enterprise control
Ensure enterprise architecture supports banking regulatory requirements, auditability, data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity standards
Embed resilience, availability, and disaster recovery expectations into architectural designs
Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Audit partners to proactively manage architectural risk
Build, lead, and mature the enterprise architecture function, including enterprise, domain, and architects
Establish clear operating models, decision rights, and career paths within the architecture discipline
Foster a collaborative, consultative culture that emphasizes influence, accountability, and practical outcomes
Represent enterprise architecture across the enterprise
Communicate architectural concepts clearly to technical and non technical audiences
Build strong partnerships with business and technology leaders to ensure architecture is viewed as a trusted enabling function

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience in technical related fields
Master's Degree or the equivalent experience in technical related fields
12 or more years technology architecture with leadership at the enterprise level
10 or more years supervisory experience (Preferred)
10 or more years experience within banking or other highly regulated financial services environments (Preferred)
Proven ability to influence, lead change, and operate effectively at the executive level
Demonstrated ability to align enterprise architecture with CIO led technology strategy
Familiarity with EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modern architectural approaches
Strong communication skills

Benefits

medical plans with prescription drug coverage
flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen
dental and vision insurance
life insurance
401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time
disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave
adoption assistance
educational assistance
a robust wellness program with financial incentives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise architecturearchitectural standardsdesign patternsdata governancecloud servicesintegration capabilitiesdisaster recoveryregulatory compliancerisk managementtechnical debt reduction

Soft Skills

influenceleadershipcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilityconsultative culturestrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilitystakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree