Head of Architecture (Data, AI, Cloud, Apps)

Job Responsibilities

• You will lead the firm’s enterprise architecture roadmap, including data, AI, Applications \& Cloud Infrastructure architecture.
• This is a senior role shaping how technology and data support the firm’s strategy, operational priorities, security obligations and future innovation.
• You will own architecture principles, standards, roadmaps and design governance, while helping to build a trusted, well-governed data environment for reporting, insight, compliance and responsible AI adoption.
• Guide solution design for major initiatives, supporting simplification, resilience and reduction of technical debt.
• Set governance and design guardrails for AI-enabled and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders and suppliers to shape roadmaps and support informed decisions.

Skills Required

• Enterprise architecture leadership experience, acting in a hands-on capacity, strategy and team leadership.
• Strong Data Architecture experience, including Datalakes, modelling and MDM.
• Strong understanding of business, application, data, integration and technology architecture.
• Experience designing scalable, resilient and supportable solutions across cloud and SaaS environments.
• Good knowledge of data governance, AI governance, risk, assurance and control.
• TOGAF certified

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days onsite weekly.