Financial Architect for Order Management Systems

Job Description

Enterprise Architect (Investment Management Technology)

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Work Model: Hybrid (average 3.5 days in office)

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Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

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Position Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy and technology transformation initiatives within a large-scale investment management environment. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future-state architecture supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.

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The ideal candidate will bring a blend of enterprise architecture expertise, investment management platform knowledge, and strong leadership skills. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, third-party vendors, and implementation partners to define strategic roadmaps, modernize platforms, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology investments.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Define and promote enterprise architecture standards, principles, and best practices across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.

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• Lead the architecture and design of solutions supporting investment management operations, portfolio management, trading, operational processing, and enterprise platform integrations.

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• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align business goals with future-state architecture objectives.

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• Evaluate existing technology solutions and recommend improvements, modernization strategies, and platform enhancements.

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• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on architecture strategy, vendor selection, and technology direction.

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• Partner with business and technical teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.

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• Guide the adoption of cloud technologies, data platforms, and integration frameworks to support long-term business growth.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and large-scale technology implementations.

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• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

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• 10+ years of experience across enterprise architecture, solution architecture, technical architecture, or business architecture roles.

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• 7+ years of experience leading architecture initiatives, driving technical strategy, and mentoring technical teams.

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• Strong experience within wealth management, asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.

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• Deep knowledge of investment operations supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.

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• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and strategic technology roadmaps.

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• Strong understanding of application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and cloud-based technologies.

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• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive management.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with investment management and portfolio management platforms.

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• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, cloud architecture, and modern data platforms.

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• Experience with Azure services, enterprise APIs, and cloud transformation initiatives.

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• Familiarity with investment accounting, operational processing, and large-scale financial systems.

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• Experience leading complex enterprise modernization and digital transformation programs.

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What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

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• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

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• Strong communication skills with both technical and business audiences.

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• Experience guiding organizations through enterprise-wide technology transformations.

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• Proven ability to build consensus across teams and influence architectural direction.

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• Passion for developing scalable, sustainable, and business-focused technology solutions.

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Benefits

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• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity.

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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• Generous retirement savings program with employer contribution.

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• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.

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• Family-focused benefits and wellness programs.

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• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a highly collaborative environment.

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