Lead Data Solution Architect, Fund Administration Technology

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife in Toronto, Ontario seeks a Lead Data Solution Architect to shape the technology direction for Fund Administration and Transfer Agent capabilities. You will partner with business and tech leaders to translate complex needs into scalable, cloud-native solutions that deliver measurable value.

You will drive modernization, establish standards, mentor teams, and present strategic architectures to executives, leveraging AI-enabled approaches to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architecture or senior engineering experience within Financial Services.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.
• Strong grasp of architecture frameworks, patterns, and modern design principles.
• Experience defining target-state architectures and modernization strategies.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
• Expertise in APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture, and data integration approaches.
• Experience designing for scalability, resiliency, security, privacy, maintainability, and performance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Experience leading architecture governance and strategic technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy and roadmaps for Fund Administration and Transfer Agent capabilities.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Design secure, resilient, cloud-native architectures.
• Drive modernization across applications, platforms, data, and integration ecosystems.
• Develop architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
• Influence enterprise technology direction and participate in governance boards.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
• Mentor engineers and architects while fostering continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI-enabled solutions to improve business outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud-native architectures

Data integration

APIs & messaging

Event-driven design

Security & privacy

Stakeholder communication

Governance

AI-enabled architectures

Tools

Azure Data Lake

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

SQL Server

Power Platform

Informatica EDL

Markit EDM

Charles River

Job description

Shape the Future of Investment TechnologyAre you passionate about solving complex business challenges through innovative technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering, cloud, data, and emerging AI capabilities?Join our Fund Administration Technology Architecture team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of investment vehicle management at Manulife. We are seeking a seasoned Lead Data Solution Architect who combines strategic thinking with technical depth and a relentless curiosity for learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.We believe the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives, constructive challenge, and collaborative problem-solving. If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by innovation, and motivated to influence enterprise-scale technology decisions, we'd love to meet you.What You'll DoAs the Lead Data Solution Architect for the Fund Administration domain, you will lead the design and evolution of technology capabilities that support critical investment operations. You will partner closely with business leaders, product teams, engineers, and enterprise architects to define technology direction and deliver solutions that create measurable business value.You will:Lead architecture strategy and technology roadmaps for Fund Administration and Transfer Agent capabilities.Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, future-ready solutions.Design secure, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native architectures.Drive modernization initiatives across applications, platforms, data, and integration ecosystems.Develop architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable implementation patterns.Influence enterprise technology direction and participate in governance and architecture review boards.Present strategic recommendations and architectural solutions to senior and executive leadership.Mentor engineers and architects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.Leverage AI-enabled solutions to improve business outcomes and use internal AI tools to enhance productivity and effectiveness.What Makes You SuccessfulYou are a strategic thinker with a strong software engineering foundation who enjoys balancing business outcomes with technical excellence. You can simplify complexity, influence stakeholders across all levels, and build trusted relationships that drive results.Required Qualifications8+ years of architecture or senior engineering experience within Financial Services.Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, patterns, and modern design principles.Experience defining target-state architectures and executing modernization strategies.Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and integration patterns.Expertise in APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture, and data integration approaches.Experience designing for scalability, resiliency, security, privacy, maintainability, and performance.Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.Experience leading architecture governance, standards development, and strategic technology initiatives.Passion for understanding business domains and translating business strategy into technology solutions.Preferred Technical ExperienceExperience with several of the following technologies and platforms:Microsoft AzureAzure Data LakeAzure Data FactoryDatabricksSQL ServerPower Platform / Power AppsInformatica EDLMarkit EDMCharles RiverEnterprise Data Platforms & Analytics SolutionsExperience with AI-enabled architectures, advanced analytics platforms, and intelligent automation is highly desirable.Why Join Us?At Manulife, you'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-scale solutions that support critical investment operations while working alongside talented technology and business leaders.We offer:Challenging and meaningful work with global impactOpportunities to work with emerging technologies, including AIA collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and diverse perspectivesCareer growth, continuous learning, and professional developmentFlexible work arrangements that support well-being and work-life balanceThe opportunity to help shape the future of investment technologyReady to Make an Impact?If you're a visionary architect who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and building technology that drives business outcomes, we invite you to join our team and help shape what's next.If you are applying to this role in Massachusetts, please note the salary range is 127,330.00 - 236,470.00 USD USD. Additionally, employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail] .Referenced Salary LocationCAN, Ontario, Toronto, 250 Bloor Street EastWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement .