Enterprise / Business Architect Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Job Title : Enterprise / Business Architect

Location : Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Duration : 1 Year Contract (Possible Extension)

Enterprise Architect to support the Global Markets domains (all functions in Global Markets i.e., Equities, FICC, Prime Brokerage, Research, Capital Markets and Operations).

The primary responsibilities will be to develop, institute, socialize and govern architecture strategies / blueprints and related frameworks. The role will also be engaged in architecting and designing comprehensive end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements in support of a given portfolio of work and support the authoring of high-level designs when required. Broad understanding of Global Markets domain, as well as good understanding of various technologies is required for this role. Person should have excellent communication, analytical and influential skills to be successful in the role

The candidate will be expected to govern a broad portfolio and be a key influencer of strategic technology spend.

Key Functions :

Participate in architecture consulting to enable design decisions, lead design sessions where appropriate, manage design tradeoffs between speed to market, financial and strategic impact, and support the successful implementation of initiatives.

Act as a control function to ensure adherence of designs to blueprints, architectural principles and enterprise standards

Support the compliance of designs to all relevant local laws and regulations.

Identify risks to quickly resolve issues and conflicting priorities and influence a positive and effective outcome.

Leverage technical expertise to support vendor selection activities including recommendations of when to make the appropriate build vs. buy decisions.

Support the development of prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate designs.

Contribute to creation and evolution of architectural patterns, principles, and guidelines.

Support the execution of the architecture governance board.

Provide inputs to annual financial planning & other related activities.

Providing a senior communication channel across multiple functional domains.

Required Qualifications

BSc-level degree in computer science or equivalent experience in industry

Experience with enterprise-level technology strategy in an architecture organization

Experience of Financial Services specifically within Global Markets in either Trading or Post Trade candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the complete trade and contract lifecycle

Core Skills

Application development knowledge and experience (Enterprise Applications, distributed services, design, analysis)

Certification or extensive experience in industry best practices in architectural methodologies and standards (e.g. UML, BPMN)

Architecture, quality & productivity methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)

Modern application development and deployment (Automated Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery)

Broad based IT knowledge (hardware, software, middleware, databases, cloud)

Desired Qualifications :

Leadership, Communication and Relationship Skills

Understand and empathize with the key challenges faced by sponsors and stakeholders

Manage senior stakeholder expectations and build trust relationships

Provide strategic vision based on balanced Risk, Financial, Process, and Resource factors

Interpret business needs and promoting innovative technology solutions

Support governance and oversight processes for managing alignment of change to strategic goals

Translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views aimed at varying audiences

Work effectively in a matrix organization with teams of architects, developers, and business partners with minimal supervision

Express ideas verbally and in writing to effectively communicate with and influence teammates, technology partners, business leaders, and executives

The qualified individual will have soft skills in :

Resolving and influencing the positive outcome of conflicting objectives and priorities

Strong, proactive leadership capabilities - inspiring fellowship

Ability to stimulate and participate in creative thinking for out-of-the-box solutions

Ability to effectively communicate, interact with and influence

Work effectively within a fast-paced, cohesive team

Willing to learn fast and adapt quickly to change

Excellent written (technical) and verbal communication