Architecture Strategy & Transformation - Director

Overview

The Director – Architecture Strategy & Transformation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving large-scale modernization and digital transformation across Wealth Management and Retail Banking platforms. This role provides enterprise-wide architectural leadership to define and execute target-state architectures, enabling scalable, secure, and client-centric platforms across Wealth Management & Advisory, Digital Wealth Platforms, Retail Banking, and Lending Ecosystems.

The role combines deep domain expertise with modern architecture practices to accelerate delivery of next-generation banking and wealth capabilities.

• Transformation Strategy & Leadership
• Define and execute multi-year transformation roadmaps across wealth and retail banking
• Drive legacy modernization (mainframe to cloud-native, monolith to microservices)
• Align architecture strategy with business priorities including Digital wealth growth, Lending transformation, and Client experience modernization
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leadership

• Target-State Architecture & Modernization
• Define target architectures leveraging Cloud-native platforms, API-first and microservices architectures, and Event-driven systems
• Lead architecture for Wealth and advisory platforms, Digital banking and advisor channels, and Lending (origination and servicing)
• Establish architecture standards, patterns, and governance

• Wealth & Banking Domain Architecture
• Driving architecture transformation towards target state:
  Portfolio management, trading, and advisory platforms
• Digital wealth (mobile/web, personalization)
• Core banking (deposits, payments, integration)
• Lending systems (origination, servicing, credit decisioning)
• Enable omnichannel client and advisor experiences

• Risk, Security & Governance
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, OCC) and Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA)
• Embed Secure-by-design and Zero Trust principles and Identity and access management
• Lead architecture governance and design authority

• Leadership & Organizational Impact
• Lead and collaborate with multiple architecture teams and managers
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource strategy
• Drive standards, best practices, and technical debt reduction
• Influence senior stakeholders and executives across business and technology
• Mentor architects and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Experience
15+ years of experience in technology, including architecture leadership roles. Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in Wealth Management and Retail Banking and Lending.

Technical & Domain Expertise
Strong experience with modern architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems);
Wealth platforms (advisory, portfolio management, trading);
Digital banking and lending ecosystems;
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and data platforms.

Leadership Skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence;
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and priorities;
Strategic thinking with strong execution focus.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (Masters degree and managerial experience optional).

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Architecture

Time Type:
Full time

Primary

Location:

Irving, Texas, United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $ - $

Note:

Availability of benefits may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 14, 2026

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