FSI Enterprise Architect

nttlimited; Diegem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design of large, complex managed service solutions and drive strategic technology roadmaps for major enterprise clients.

You will engage with CIOs and executives to align IT capabilities with business goals, shaping transformation programs across cloud, data, security, and AI. This role requires strong BFSI domain expertise and cross-domain collaboration.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Enterprise Architect connecting business, technology, operations and managed services across domains.
• Strong BFSI sector knowledge incl. Banking, Insurance, Payments and Capital Markets.
• Experience in developing end-to-end transformation roadmaps and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of large and complex managed service solutions spanning multiple domains or geographies.
• Drive presales with clients including executive workshops, proposals and opportunities.
• Translate clients' business strategies into technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Define architectural principles and governance frameworks to guide delivery.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

BFSI domain knowledge

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Transformation roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft

AWS

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Enterprise Architect is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for leading the design of complex managed service solutions and driving the strategic vision and direction for the company's largest enterprise clients. This seasoned subject matter expert is accountable for creating the blueprint for managed service solutions and provides direction to clients and the industry at large as to where they should be driving their technology investments. The Enterprise Architect brings together technological domain expertise and business acumen to design complex IT strategies and roadmaps in line with clients' key business objectives, key performance Indicators (KPIs) and service level agreement (SLA).

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the design of large and complex managed service solutions by driving services teams to provide client solutions that support business outcomes, integrating technology and service design across multiple domains, delivery units, or geographies.
• Acts as the BFSI industry architecture lead, developing sector-specific transformation strategies, value propositions, and business roadmaps for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance clients.
• Works closely with the sales team to proactively drive the presales process with clients. This includes conducting executive workshops, developing proposals, shaping opportunities, and delivering client presentations.
• Shares responsibility for win strategy and translates clients' business strategy and desired business outcomes into a technology and transformation roadmap, positioning NTT DATA's end-to-end portfolio to deliver measurable business value.
• Leads complex solution design engagements and supports internal service and technical teams in mapping business requirements to business outcomes.
• Integrates services, processes, applications, data, and technology through a design process spanning multiple domains, delivery units, or geographies.
• Engages with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Chief Architects, and business executives to address business, regulatory, operational resilience, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and AI transformation challenges.
• Develops business cases and end-to-end transformation roadmaps to optimize IT operations and measurable business value across multiple solution areas.
• Interprets, influences, and develops IT and digital transformation strategies and supports their execution.
• Defines architectural principles and applies them to influence architectural outcomes and governance frameworks.
• Develops As-Is, Future Mode of Operation (FMO), and To-Be architectures, identifies gaps, and defines transition roadmaps.
• Designs and implements end-to-end solutions, including managed services portfolios and lifecycle management solutions.
• Synthesizes market trends, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and client strategic priorities into compelling value-driven solutions.
• Drives the development of BFSI-specific service offerings leveraging NTT DATA capabilities, Microsoft, AWS, and strategic technology partners.
• Contributes to the NTT DATA knowledge base by sharing best practices, industry insights, and innovation across internal teams and clients.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Seasoned Enterprise Architect capable of connecting business, technology, operations, and managed services across multiple domains and geographies.
• Deep knowledge of the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector , including Banking, Insurance, Payments, Capital Markets, and Financial Market Infrastructure organizations.
• Strong understanding of the BFSI regulatory landscape, including DORA, NIS2, AI Act, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity, Risk, Compliance, and Data Governance.
• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Managed Services, Service Management, and transformation consulting.
• Strong understanding of how technology solutions support business strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to develop service transformation architectures covering investments, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and operating models.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure, applications, cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, and managed services environments.
• Strong expertise in Information Security, Risk Management, and Quality Management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Information Architecture, Data Management, and Modelling techniques.
• Expertise in service delivery models, architecture frameworks, design thinking, operating models, and reference architectures.
• Ability to communicate credibly at executive level and influence strategic decision-making.
• Fluency in English, Dutch and/or French

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Bachelor's degree or