Associate Enterprise Architect

Overview:
The Associate Enterprise Architect will be based on a hybrid basis from our stunning central Leeds office, meaning you’ll need to be within a commutable distance to enable you to be in the office each week.
The role holder will assist in the development and maintenance of the Enterprise Architecture for the MUFG Corporate Markets business. You will engage with business representatives and support and enable business objectives, including Reference Models, Artefact Repository, Patterns, Frameworks, Tools, Methodology and Governance frameworks.
In addition, you will provide consulting and recommendations to the MUFG Corporate Markets business through the formulation and simplification of the Technology Strategy, solution option analysis and cost/benefit analysis. You will participate in and provide governance on major programmes and projects to ensure that solutions are in line with the broader Group-wide Enterprise Architecture and that expected business and IT benefits will be able to be realised, all whilst supporting internal teams in the development of the MUFG Corporate Markets solution and services.

You will build and maintain relationships with colleagues/teams who sit in the Architecture and Technology space to encourage a one-way / same way of working.
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits:
26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days’ extra each year
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from:
Employee Assistance Programme;
Discounts on retail and socialising;
Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions;
Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Appreciate programme:
Employee recognition programme
Company Pension Scheme
Medical insurance
Life Assurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:

• At least 2 – 5 years in IT roles such as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Developer, Infrastructure Engineer or Solutions Designer, OR, you could be an exceptionally talented graduate with a strong technical foundation and a demonstrated interest in Architecture

• Professionalism, self-motivation and an ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to document and present concepts clearly

• Good organisational and time management skills with a willingness to learn and develop under mentoring

• Resourcefulness and self-confidence with an innovative and collaborative personality

• An ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the drive, desire and passion to learn business process and apply technical solutions effectively

• Excellent research, analysis and problem-solving skills

• An exposure to AI technologies

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman would be advantageous, but isn’t mandatory

• Exposure to solution design principles, integration concepts, or cloud technologies is desirable

Day to Day, you will:

• Assist in the development of the strategic IT Architecture vision, strategy and technology leadership for large programmes and business transformation initiatives for the MUFG Corporate Markets business

• Provide integrated vision, roadmap and steer, to build standard solutions and technology change plans considering overarching scope and dependencies, all under guidance from the Enterprise Architects

• Establish and maintain Architecture artefacts for the MUFG Corporate Markets business

• Review new and existing IT projects to ensure compliance and integration with the Group-wide Enterprise Architecture, in addition to providing advanced technical consulting in multi-platform application environments

• Participate in and facilitate functional and technical…