FSI Enterprise Architect

Description

You will be a senior subject matter expert who leads the design of complex managed service solutions and sets the strategic direction for the company's largest enterprise clients.

You own the blueprint for managed service solutions and advise clients and the wider industry on where to put their technology investment.

The role combines deep technology knowledge with business judgement to build IT strategies and roadmaps that match each client's goals, KPIs and SLAs.

The company is a $30+ billion technology and business services leader serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in more than 70 countries. It is recognised as a Global Top Employer and belongs to a group that spends over $3 billion a year on R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of large, complex managed service solutions, guiding service teams to deliver solutions that meet business outcomes across domains, delivery units and geographies.
• Act as the BFSI industry architecture lead, creating sector transformation strategies, value propositions and business roadmaps for banking, financial services and insurance clients.
• Partner with sales to drive presales: run executive workshops, write proposals, shape opportunities and present to clients.
• Share ownership of the win strategy, turning client business strategy and desired outcomes into a technology and transformation roadmap that shows measurable value from the company's end-to-end portfolio.
• Lead complex solution design and help internal service and technical teams map business requirements to outcomes.
• Bring services, processes, applications, data and technology together in one design that spans several domains, delivery units or geographies.
• Work with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, chief architects and business executives on regulatory, operational resilience, cybersecurity, cloud, data and AI transformation.
• Build business cases and end-to-end roadmaps that improve IT operations and deliver measurable value across solution areas.
• Shape and champion IT and digital transformation strategies, and support their delivery.
• Set architectural principles and use them to steer architecture outcomes and governance frameworks.
• Produce As-Is, Future Mode of Operation (FMO) and To-Be architectures, identify gaps and define transition roadmaps.
• Design and deliver end-to-end solutions, including managed service portfolios and lifecycle management.
• Turn market trends, emerging technologies, regulation and client priorities into value-led solutions.
• Drive BFSI service offerings that combine company capabilities with Microsoft, AWS and strategic technology partners.
• Share best practice, industry insight and innovation with internal teams and clients to grow the company's knowledge base.

Requirements

• Seasoned enterprise architect able to connect business, technology, operations and managed services across domains and geographies.
• Deep knowledge of BFSI, including banking, insurance, payments, capital markets and financial market infrastructure.
• Solid grasp of BFSI regulation such as DORA, NIS2, the AI Act, operational resilience, cybersecurity, risk, compliance and data governance.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, managed services, service management and transformation consulting.
• Clear view of how technology supports business strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Able to build service transformation architectures covering investments, dependencies, risks, deliverables and operating models.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure, applications, cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI and managed services.
• Strong command of information security, risk management and quality management principles.
• Advanced skill in information architecture, data management and modelling techniques.
• Expertise in service delivery models, architecture frameworks, design thinking, operating models and reference architectures.
• Able to communicate credibly at executive level and influence strategic decisions.
• Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, engineering, computer science or a related field.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF, Zachman or SOA, or equivalent.
• Certified in, and strong knowledge of, IT service management methods such as ITIL or COBIT.
• TOGAF certification: strongly preferred.
• Scaled Agile certification: advantageous.
• Cloud certification with Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud: a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years in enterprise architecture, consulting or technology services.
• Minimum 10 years within BFSI.
• Proven work with banks, insurers, payment providers, capital markets firms or financial market infrastructure institutions.
• Track record of engaging executives and leading complex digital transformation in highly regulated settings.
• Strong business development, opportunity qualification, solution shaping and presales experience.
• Experience building transformation roadmaps across cloud, cybersecurity, workplace, data, AI, infrastructure and managed services.
• Extensive experience combining business requirements, industry standards, architecture principles and technology solutions.
• Strong grasp of industry trends, regulation and market dynamics affecting financial services.
• Experience in multinational, geographically spread teams.

Conditions

Contract of unlimited duration.

Hybrid working.

The company values diversity and inclusion, and aims for a workplace where people can grow, belong and thrive.

Benefits

• Commission plan.
• Lunch vouchers.
• Flat-rate allowance for professional costs.
• Company car or mobility budget.
• Premium-level cover for hospital stays and outpatient care.
• Disability and group insurance cover.
• Option to order a lease bike.
• 31 days of holiday plus seniority days.
• Mobile data and voice plan, plus a contribution toward a smartphone.
• Contribution toward home internet.
• Contribution toward IT equipment.
• Private use of the company laptop.