Director, Data Architecture

Akkodis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Director-level Architect to lead a global data modernization initiative in a Capital Markets technology organization, based in Toronto. You will define the target-state data architecture and partner with senior business and technology stakeholders across global teams to deliver transformative data capabilities.

The role emphasizes 70% functional leadership and 30% hands-on technical work, with responsibilities spanning requirements, governance, roadmapping, and risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Capital Markets technology experience in data or development roles.
• 5+ years of Solution or Domain Architecture experience.
• Deep understanding of data architecture and enterprise data management.
• Strong knowledge 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.

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.

Skills

Data architecture

Enterprise data management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Job description

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.