US Corporate and Institutional Banking Lead Architecture Buffalo, NY

US Corporate and Institutional Banking Lead Architecture job at HSBC Global Services Limited. Buffalo, NY.

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

The US Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Architecture Lead is responsible for governing the US CIB technology architecture strategy across the organization. This role ensures that all business solutions are designed and implemented following enterprise principles, modern technology standards, and long-term scalability goals aligned with CIB platform strategy . The role combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership to guide architecture teams and influence major transformation initiatives.

As our US CIB Architecture Lead, you will:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with CIB business and technology strategy
• Follow and govern CIB architecture governance frameworks, standards, and design patterns across US CIB applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains
• Drive architectural reviews to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across all US CIB platforms
• Provide end-to-end solution architecture leadership for key programs such as cloud migration, core modernization, and data platform evolution
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design robust, secure, and cost-efficient technology solutions
• Ensure architecture decisions balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic goals
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (AI/ML, microservices, API ecosystems, cloud-native design, event-driven architecture, etc.) to modernize legacy systems
• Champion modernization of monolithic platforms to modular, API-first, and cloud-native architectures
• Lead and mentor a team of domain architects (application, data, infrastructure, security)
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into technology roadmaps
• Build strong relationships with vendors and technology partners
• Ensure all architectural solutions adhere to regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational resilience standards
• Embed security and risk management into design principles (Zero Trust, data privacy, disaster recovery)

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Significant IT experience, including being in a seasoned architecture or technical leadership role(s)
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale architectures within large organizations (preferably banking, insurance, or financial services)
• Deep understanding of architecture domains — applications, data, infrastructure, integration, and security
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern design paradigms (microservices, APIs, containers, event streaming, Dev Sec Ops )
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SAFe Agile architecture
• Strong knowledge of data management, integration patterns, and observability tools
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — capable of translating technical ideas into business outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across technology and business

Preferred Certifications

• TOGAF / AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Architect Expert / SAFe Architect / CITA

Success Metrics

• Reduction in technology complexity and duplication
• Improved time-to-market for solution delivery
• Increased alignment between business and technology strategy
• Demonstrated modernization progress (cloud adoption, API enablement, data architecture evolution)

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the…