Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

New York, NY, USA

Full-time

Company Description

For more than 70 years, IDB Bank has made it our mission to be the best bank for our clients by putting their needs first, and the success we’ve enjoyed fundamentally comes down to our people. Here at IDB, you’ll work side by side with some of the most talented professionals in the industry who share a strong sense of teamwork and a passion for providing exceptional service down to the smallest detail. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off and the ability to participate in our medical coverage and 401(k) plan on your very first day with us. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion, and to providing all of our team members with an equal opportunity to succeed and make meaningful contributions within a work environment that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Job Description

The Enterprise Architect (EA) sits within the Office of the CIO. The EA is a strategic partner and advisor to the business and technology teams providing proactive and holistic help in achieving their targeted outcomes including optimizing costs, mitigating risks and improving sustainability. This includes influencing the introduction of new and/or emerging technologies and architectures as well as expansion of existing platforms in support of business challenges, and target outcomes.

The enterprise architect's responsibilities include improving the current technology system architecture, optimizing business operations, and setting the direction and approach for integrating information applications and programs. The enterprise architect is also responsible for cataloging, developing, coordinating, communicating, maintaining, and enforcing overall enterprise architecture models, representations, initiatives, capabilities, and components to adequately perform the organization's business and technology activities.

To be successful as an enterprise architect, one needs to be proven leader with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, should have demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically, should have excellent technical, and analytical. You should also have strong communication, and interpersonal skills.

Enterprise Architect Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned with banking business goals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, Basel, SOX, GDPR where applicable)
• Lead architecture governance, including standards, policies, and design reviews across all technology domains
• Partner with business leaders, risk, compliance, and IT teams to support digital transformation and modernization of legacy banking systems
• Drive architecture for core banking platforms, payments systems, lending, and digital banking channels
• Oversee data architecture strategy, including data governance, privacy, and lineage
• Evaluate and recommend technologies with a focus on security, resiliency, and operational risk reduction
• Support cloud adoption strategies while ensuring adherence to regulatory and security requirements
• Guide integration strategies across on-prem and cloud systems (APIs, microservices, middleware)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and enhance customer experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with significant experience in financial services or banking
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture within a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred)
• Deep understanding of core banking systems, payments, and financial products
• Experience with risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with executives, regulators, and auditors

Preferred

• TOGAF certification or equivalent
• Experience with digital banking transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with fintech integrations and open banking (APIs, PSD2 concepts)
• Knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML in banking
• Experience with DevSecOps, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of vendor risk management and third-party integrations

Compensation
The expected annual salary for this position is between $250,000 and $280,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into consideration factors such as an individual’s skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Additional Information
The Bank Will Make Reasonable Accommodations To The Following Employees To Allow Them To Perform The Essential Functions Of Their Position, Except Where Doing So Would Result In Undue Hardship To The Bank

• Those with a known mental or physical disability.
• Pregnant individuals and/or individuals with pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions.
• Victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
• Employees with religious observance and practice obligations.

Any employee who believes he or she needs an accommodation for any of the above reasons should contact their supervisor or a member of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. In each case, the Bank will engage in a good faith written or oral dialogue concerning the individual’s accommodation needs; potential accommodations that may address the individual’s accommodation needs, including alternatives to a requested accommodation; and the difficulties that such potential accommodations may pose for the employer.
The Bank retains the ultimate discretion to choose the appropriate reasonable accommodation. Upon reaching a final determination at the conclusion of the cooperative dialogue, the Bank will provide the requesting individual with a written final determination identifying any accommodation granted or denied. In addition, the Bank will maintain any information regarding the employee’s request and status in the strictest confidence, except as requested by the employee, as required on a need-to-know basis or as otherwise required by law.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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