Summary: The role of Enterprise Architect involves leading the development of the strategic application roadmap for Branch and Teller Applications within the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience, focusing on enterprise solutions and technology integrations during mergers and acquisitions. Reporting to the COO, the architect will ensure alignment with business goals and provide regular progress updates. This position is contract-based for six months with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the application roadmap for Branch and Teller Applications.
• Analyze current application architecture, identify gaps, and propose scalable solutions.
• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture principles and standards.
• Monitor adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements for banking applications.
• Lead architectural integration during mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct system assessments and manage risks for seamless integration.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Provide bi-weekly updates to the COO on project progress and challenges.
• Track performance of Branch and Teller Applications for optimization.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry.
• Expertise in designing and managing Branch and Teller Applications.
• Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions with a focus on technology integration.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, microservices, and application modernization.
• Understanding of banking regulations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in reporting to C-level executives.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT