Enterprise Architect – Financial Services

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Enterprise Architect – Financial Services

The Enterprise Architect is a customer-facing industry expert, responsible for engaging with named financial services clients to help define their enterprise architecture roadmaps. Focusing on deep client engagement, ensuring that Altron is positioned as a trusted advisor.

By working closely with the client’s Enterprise Architecture teams, the EA will influence strategic technology decisions, architectural roadmaps, and future IT investment priorities. The ultimate objective is to ensure Altron’s solutions are embedded into the customer’s long-term plans, increasing the likelihood of securing high-value work as opportunities arise.

This role is critical in elevating Altron’s stature and relevance within financial services, positioning the company as a key technology partner for digital transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Engagement & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to named financial services clients, working with their Enterprise Architecture teams to shape IT strategies and transformation roadmaps

• Enterprise Architecture Roadmap Development: Support clients in defining their future-state architecture, focusing on key areas such as cloud, cybersecurity, AI, digital banking, and payments

• Strategic Positioning: Ensure Altron is engaged early in client planning cycles, increasing visibility and alignment with emerging opportunities

• Solution Alignment: Work closely with Key Account Managers and Solution Architects to position Altron’s solutions within client architecture roadmaps

• Industry & Market Awareness: Stay informed on financial services trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive landscapes to provide insights that shape Altron’s strategy

• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent Altron at executive briefings, client workshops, and industry events, strengthening market credibility

• Collaboration & Influence: Partner with internal GTM teams to ensure Altron’s product and solution offerings align with customer transformation priorities

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure solutions adhere to industry regulatory requirements and best practices, mitigating risk for clients

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• All business stakeholders

• All GTMs and Group

• MDs from other OpCos

• Enablers

Reasons for Interaction:

• Align to business objectives

• Collaboration

• Ideation and planning

• Support, guidance and managing risk

External:

• Vendors

• Customers

Reasons for Interaction:

• Materials and products from vendors

• Upselling, innovation for new product and service

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are advantageous.

Other requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in Financial Services

• At least 4 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or a related role

• Proven expertise in developing and aligning complex, multi-business unit solutions

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• A deep understanding of the industry and market dynamics

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align solutions with company and client strategies

• Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills

• Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to solution evaluation and decision-making

• Client-Centricity: Focus on building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Adaptability: Agile response to changing technology and client environments.

Education

B-Tech (Required)

Languages

English