VP, Enterprise Architecture

Job summary

The Vice President of Data and Enterprise Architecture defines and drives the strategic vision for data, integration, and technology platforms to enable innovation and business growth. This role ensures that architecture investments align with business strategy, reduce costs, and prepare the organization for AI readiness.

Job details

Who We Are At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities. From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it. At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people. We’ve Got You Covered Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering competitive, fair, and performance-driven rewards. We benchmark against the market, recognize strong performance and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our people and our business. Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success. Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges. Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul. Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions. The Job: Vice President, Enterprise Architecture What You’ll Do The Vice President, Data and Enterprise Architecture, is responsible for leading Momentum’s business and technology on a unified path towards an enterprise target architecture that enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable business growth. This role defines and drives the strategic vision for data, integration, business architecture, and technology platforms —ensuring that architecture and technology investments accelerate business strategy, reduce costs, and position the organization for AI readiness. What You’ll Bring * 15+ years of progressive technology leadership in enterprise architecture, data strategy, and platform modernization * Proven experience in rationalizing complex technology environments, reducing technical debt, and delivering measurable cost efficiencies * Demonstrated success leading transformation of large-scale data and technology ecosystems in financial services or similarly regulated industries * Strong track record of building AI- and data-ready enterprise architectures * Experience marrying business architecture with future state architecture Required Qualifications * Expertise in enterprise data architecture, governance, and analytics * Deep understanding of cloud-native design, integration, and modernization * Strategic ability to balance innovation, performance, and cost optimization * Knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory frameworks * Strong executive communication, influence, and leadership capabilities Education Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field Desired Education Master’s degree in Data Science, Cloud Computing, or Enterprise Architecture Professional Designations (Accreditations, Certificates, Licenses) Desired Professional Designations * TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification * CISSP / CISM (information security) * AWS, Azure, or GCP Cloud Architecture certifications Committed to Equal Opportunity: MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. #JS About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable. This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities. We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.

What you’ll do

The Vice President of Data and Enterprise Architecture defines and drives the strategic vision for data, integration, and technology platforms to enable innovation and business growth. This role ensures that architecture investments align with business strategy, reduce costs, and prepare the organization for AI readiness.

Requirements

Candidates must have 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in enterprise architecture and data strategy. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with preference given to those holding advanced degrees or professional certifications like TOGAF or CISSP.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Discounts through Perkopolis
• Rewards and recognition programs

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Enterprise architecture
• Data strategy
• Platform modernization
• Cloud-native design
• Data governance
• Analytics
• AI readiness
• Cybersecurity
• Regulatory compliance
• Strategic planning
• Executive communication
• Leadership
• Business architecture
• Integration
• Cost optimization
• Influencing Skills
• Cloud-Native Computing
• Influencing Without Authority
• Short Term Loans
• Business Architecture
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Data Strategy
• Technology Ecosystems
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Artificial Intelligence
• Amazon Web Services
• Systems Engineering
• Microsoft Azure
• Strategic Planning
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Certified Information Security Manager
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Architecture
• Data Governance
• Data Integration
• Discounts And Allowances
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Equities
• Financial Services
• Governance
• Scalability
• Innovation
• Enterprise Architecture
• Operations
• Business Strategies

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Software
• Finance & Accounting
• Enterprise Data Architect
• Data Architect
• Database Designers and Administrators
• Database Architects

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