AI Security Architect

Summary: The AI Security Architect role is a high-profile contract position focused on leading the strategic roadmap for Branch and Teller Applications within the banking and financial services sector. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure technological alignment and integration during mergers and acquisitions. The role demands extensive experience in enterprise architecture and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will report directly to the COO and provide regular updates on progress and risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the application roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Assess current architecture and propose innovative, scalable solutions.
• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead technology integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to deliver solutions.
• Provide bi-weekly updates to the COO on progress, risks, and recommendations.

Key Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in banking and financial services.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, microservices, and banking regulations.
• Proven leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Branch and Teller Applications and M&A integrations.
• Desirable experience in managing technology integrations during mergers and acquisitions.

Salary (Rate): £515 daily

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT