Business Architect, VP III

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and maturation of a scalable business architecture function that enables enterprise-wide transformation.
• Design and maintain business capability models, value streams, and operating models aligned with strategic objectives.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and technology investments.
• Contribute to the adoption of the PPS operating model by embedding business architecture principles and frameworks.
• Provide business architectural oversight and thought leadership for transformation initiatives and strategic programs.
• Develop and maintain business architecture deliverables such as capability maps, value stream diagrams, and investment roadmaps.
• Support strategic planning, innovation, and change management efforts across the organization.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure business outcomes are realized.
• Mentor and support junior business architects, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• 10+ years of experience in business architecture, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or strategic transformation roles, preferably within investment management or financial services
• Proven track record of supporting business architecture functions in complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong expertise in business capability modeling, value stream mapping, operating model design, and enterprise transformation
• Technical proficiency in solution architecture, including experience collaborating with solution architects on integration patterns, API management, microservices, and composable architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native solution design, data integration, and security best practices
• Experience with business capability software catalog tools and relevant governance
• GenAI expertise preferred: familiarity with generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, responsible AI practices, and integrating AI/ML capabilities into business processes
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives, including PPS or similar operating models
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK, Archi Mate, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology and data solutions
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, navigate organizational complexity, and drive measurable outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, computer science, engineering, or technology required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in business architecture, including business capability modeling, value stream mapping, and operating model design, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Proven ability to mentor junior architects and support strategic planning and change management efforts.