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Enterprise Architect

City of London Permanent £100,000 - £130,000 per year View Job Description
The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for leading the development, evolution, and governance of technology architecture and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. This role guides the integration and optimisation of SaaS platforms, cloud services, and emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, and future proofing.
  • Do you have experience creating a brand new Enterprise Architecture function?
  • Do you have experience in SaaS, AI & Emerging Technologies?

About Our Client

My client is a specialist and one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the UK.

Job Description

  • Design, maintain, and evolve enterprise-wide architecture in alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
  • Define and maintain architectural frameworks, principles, and reference models that guide decision making across the organisation.
  • Conduct regular architectural and AI solution reviews to ensure robustness, scalability, and adaptability.
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of SaaS platforms, cloud solutions, AI tools, and emerging technologies.
  • Lead a team that may include Data Architects, Solution/IT Architects, and other specialist roles.
  • Contribute to IT budgeting and cost planning.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners supporting technology and SaaS platforms.
  • Oversee systems and tools required to deliver architectural responsibilities.
  • Provide best-practice guidance for integrating and optimising SaaS and AI solutions, balancing innovation with risk reduction and cost control.
  • Oversee lifecycle management of cloud and SaaS platforms, including vendor assessments, contract oversight, and roadmap development.
  • Partner with business leaders and technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
  • Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and technical forums to encourage alignment and knowledge sharing.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on technology strategy, AI adoption, and transformation programmes.
  • Develop and maintain architectural standards, governance models, and best practices.
  • Contribute to policies and procedures related to IT, cloud services, security, and AI ethics.
  • Identify and mitigate technology and AI related risks across the portfolio.
  • Govern SaaS and AI utilisation, monitoring consumption, licensing, and ethical considerations.
  • Perform regular SaaS contract and usage reviews to optimise spend and eliminate waste.
  • Work with Finance and Procurement to negotiate contracts and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Implement centralised controls for SaaS and AI onboarding/offboarding to ensure compliance and security.
  • Define and track KPIs for SaaS and AI adoption, delivering insight into cost effectiveness and operational performance.
  • Promote automation and analytics to improve visibility of usage, costs, and business value.
  • Provide authentic, values driven leadership to technical teams.
  • Attract, develop, and mentor talent within architecture and related disciplines.
  • Create and sustain a high performing, collaborative, agile team culture.
  • Manage performance, behaviours, and capability development
  • Foster a strong risk aware culture across the team and wider function.
  • Ensure appropriate controls, governance processes, and reporting mechanisms are in place and maintained.
  • Monitor technology trends and evaluate their relevance to organisational goals.
  • Promote AI enabled and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
  • Lead proofs of concept and pilot projects to validate and assess new technologies.
  • Support wider organisational initiatives such as sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusion, and wellbeing programmes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Enterprise Architect should have:

  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
  • Strong knowledge of business process modelling and the ability to translate requirements into technology solutions.
  • Expertise in integrating complex environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Solid understanding of IT governance, compliance, and risk management.
  • Awareness of current and emerging trends in cloud, SaaS, data, security, and AI.
  • Demonstrable experience designing and implementing enterprise-level technology solutions.
  • Evidence of continued professional development and strategic IT leadership.
  • Significant experience in an enterprise architecture role within a complex organisation.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
  • Clear and effective communication skills across technical and non technical audiences.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across the organisation.
  • Proficiency in developing architectural documentation and roadmaps.
  • Sound judgement in evaluating risks, dependencies, and trade offs.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
  • Professional certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £130,000 per annum.
  • 25 days of annual holiday leave.
  • Access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Life assurance coverage.
  • Private medical insurance for your health and well-being.
Contact
George Thomas
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6971732
Phone number
+442072692167

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Enterprise Architecture
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Thomas
Consultant phone
+442072692167
Job reference
JN-032026-6971732