Head of Architecture – Investment Solutions

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Overview

Enterprise Architect – Investment Technology or Asset Management; London | Hybrid. Up to £145k + Bonus & Benefits (Circa £22k+).

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the entire set of applications, platforms, and services that make up the technology estate (front office, operations, distribution).
• Lead architecture for large-scale transformation programmes (legacy to modern/cloud) with deep expertise in architectural patterns and governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, event-driven design, data-centric architecture).
• Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and demonstrate leadership: negotiation, influence, conflict resolution, and bridging business and technology.
• Deep investment management / asset management domain knowledge across front office (portfolio & order management), operations, and distribution.
• Guidance across data platforms and modern enterprise technology stacks; data lakes, MDM, unified investment data hubs, analytics platforms; hands-on SDLC involvement from concept to deployment.
• Experience with Finbourne LUSID data hub, operations automation, and digital client platforms is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading architecture for large-scale transformation programmes (legacy to modern/cloud) with deep expertise in architectural patterns & governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, event-driven design, data-centric architecture).
• Strong communication and leadership qualities: negotiation, influence, conflict resolution, and ability to bridge business and technology.
• Deep investment management / asset management domain knowledge across front office, operations, and distribution.

Domain Knowledge (Nice to Have)

• Asset Management – Investments, Mutual Funds, Pensions, Public and Private Assets (Real Estate, loans, etc)
• Capital Markets – Equities, Debt Funds and Securities
• Understanding of Commercial and Investment Banking

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology