FSI Enterprise Architect

NTT Limited; Diegem; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited duration contract

Commission plan

Lunch vouchers

Mobility budget/Company car

Insurance and pensions

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead design of complex managed service solutions for large enterprise clients. You will drive strategic technology roadmaps, align with KPIs and SLAs, and collaborate with executives to shape transformation programs across multiple domains.

You will bring over a decade of architecture experience, TOGAF, and strong BFSI domain knowledge, enabling you to craft value-driven and secure end-to-end solutions with a focus on cloud, data and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture, Consulting or Technology Services.
• BFSI sector experience and proven executive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading transformation roadmaps across cloud, cybersecurity, data and managed services.
• TOGAF, Zachman, SOA or equivalent methodologies knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of large, complex managed service solutions.
• Develop sector-specific transformation strategies for BFSI clients.
• Collaborate with sales to drive presales and shape opportunities.
• Translate business strategy into technology roadmaps and value propositions.
• Oversee end-to-end solution design and governance across domains.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

ITIL

COBIT

Presales

Executive communication

Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

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.

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 equivalent in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• TOGAF certification strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, SOA or equivalent).
• Certification and strong knowledge of IT Service Management methodologies (ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
• Scaled Agile certification is advantageous.
• Cloud certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) are considered a strong asset.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Consulting, or Technology Services environments.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
• Proven experience working with banks, insurers, payment providers, capital markets organizations, or financial market infrastructure institutions.
• Demonstrated experience engaging executive stakeholders and leading complex digital transformation initiatives in highly regulated environments.
• Strong experience in business development, opportunity qualification, solution shaping, and presales activities.
• Experience developing transformation roadmaps covering cloud, cybersecurity, workplace, data, AI, infrastructure, and managed services.
• Extensive experience integrating business requirements, industry standards, architecture principles, and technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics impacting financial services organizations.
• Experience working in multinational and geographically distributed environments.

What we offer

• Contract of unlimited duration
• Commission plan
• Lunch vouchers
• Forfaitary compensation for professional costs
• Company car or Mobility budget
• Hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care at premium level
• Group and disability insurance
• Possibility to order a lease bike
• 31 days of holiday plus seniority days
• Data and voice subscription + contribution for a smartphone device
• Contribution for internet at home
• Contribution for IT equipment
• Private use of your NTT laptop
• Workplace type: Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society? Join our growing global NTT family and you’ll be part of the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). We’ve combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it’s key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. You’ll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!