Chief Wealth Platform Architect

Vanguard

Chief Wealth Platform Architect shaping end-to-end platform architecture for wealth managers at Vanguard. Leading integration strategies and supporting advisor experiences.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the wealth platform architecture roadmap for Advice & Wealth Management (Portfolio of the Future initiatives)
Lead overall Platform Strategy inclusive of the down-market vision and overlap of capabilities and solutions
Establish integration patterns across multiple third-party vendors and internal systems
Define architecture principles to ensure platform solutions are secure, scalable, and adaptable to change
Shape the strategy for the advisor desktop and client experience platform
Develop approaches for composing capabilities across tools into a unified experience (vs fragmented point solutions)
Maintain deep understanding of the wealth management vendor landscape and how capabilities fit together
Identify reuse opportunities and tradeoffs
Influence platform investment decisions and vendor strategy based on architectural direction
Guide teams on designing solutions that balance flexibility, configurability, and standardization
Coach and mentor architects and senior engineers on platform architecture practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience in wealth management platforms (financial planning, portfolio construction, portfolio management)
Strong understanding of advisor workflows and client service models
Expertise in multi-vendor ecosystem integration and platform composition
Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and flexible platform architectures
Knowledge of industry platforms, CRM systems, and advisor desktop ecosystems
Experience balancing buy vs build vs integrate decisions in complex environments
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align across business and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

platform architectureintegration patternsscalable architecturesecure architectureflexible architecturefinancial planningportfolio constructionportfolio managementmulti-vendor ecosystem integrationplatform composition

Soft Skills

influencecoachingmentoringstrategic thinkingstakeholder alignment