Business Architect, VP III

State Street

Business Architect, VP at State Street Investment Management driving customer-centric solutions and aligning business strategies across teams. Collaborating with diverse business and technology teams for effective transformation.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $217,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the establishment and maturation of a scalable business architecture function that enables enterprise-wide transformation.
Design and maintain business capability models, value streams, and operating models aligned with strategic objectives.
Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and technology investments.
Contribute to the adoption of the PPS operating model by embedding business architecture principles and frameworks.
Provide business architectural oversight and thought leadership for transformation initiatives and strategic programs.
Develop and maintain business architecture deliverables such as capability maps, value stream diagrams, and investment roadmaps.
Support strategic planning, innovation, and change management efforts across the organization.
Collaborate with solution architects, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure business outcomes are realized.
Mentor and support junior business architects, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in business architecture, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or strategic transformation roles, preferably within investment management or financial services
Proven track record of supporting business architecture functions in complex, matrixed organizations
Strong expertise in business capability modeling, value stream mapping, operating model design, and enterprise transformation
Technical proficiency in solution architecture, including experience collaborating with solution architects on integration patterns, API management, microservices, and composable architecture
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native solution design, data integration, and security best practices
Experience with business capability software catalog tools and relevant governance
GenAI expertise preferred: familiarity with generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, responsible AI practices, and integrating AI/ML capabilities into business processes
Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives, including PPS or similar operating models
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK, ArchiMate, or similar
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology and data solutions
Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, navigate organizational complexity, and drive measurable outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, computer science, engineering, or technology required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, and family care responsibilities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

Business Capability ModelingValue Stream MappingOperating Model DesignEnterprise TransformationSolution ArchitectureAPI ManagementMicroservicesCloud-Native Solution DesignData IntegrationArchitecture Frameworks (TOGAF, BIZBOK, ArchiMate)

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaborative WorkNavigating Organizational Complexity

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or TechnologyMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred