Director, Data Architecture

Job summary

Lead a large-scale data modernization initiative across global capital markets functions, defining target-state architecture and data models. Partner with senior stakeholders to develop roadmaps and ensure the delivery of transformation objectives.

Job details

Director, Data Architecture Transformation A Capital Markets technology organization is seeking a Director-level Architect to lead a large-scale data modernization initiative across pre-trade, trade processing, risk, data intelligence, and operations functions globally. Based in Toronto, this role will define target-state data architecture and partner with senior business and technology stakeholders across global teams. Key Responsibilities Lead requirements gathering and define business and data architecture solutions. Design data models, governance, storage, transport, distribution, and enrichment frameworks. Drive alignment across business functions, asset classes, and stakeholder groups. Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps, resource plans, costs, benefits, and status reporting. Provide architectural leadership during implementation and ensure delivery against transformation objectives. Proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans. Role split: approximately 70% functional and 30% technical. Requirements 10+ years of Capital Markets technology experience in data or development roles. 5+ years of Solution or Domain Architecture experience. Strong expertise in data architecture and enterprise data management. Deep understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. Experience leading architecture transformation initiatives within large organizations. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills. Preferred Knowledge of Capital Markets products. Cloud architecture experience.

What you’ll do

Lead a large-scale data modernization initiative across global capital markets functions, defining target-state architecture and data models. Partner with senior stakeholders to develop roadmaps and ensure the delivery of transformation objectives.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of Capital Markets technology experience and at least 5 years in Solution or Domain Architecture. Must possess deep knowledge of the front-to-back trade lifecycle and expertise in enterprise data management.

Listed skills

• Requirements gathering · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data Architecture
• Enterprise Data Management
• Capital Markets Technology
• Solution Architecture
• Domain Architecture
• Data Modeling
• Data Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Architecture Roadmapping
• Trade Lifecycle Knowledge
• Cloud Architecture
• Requirements Gathering

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting