Senior Enterprise Architect

Intact Financial; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Montreal to shape technology and business strategies. You will manage architecture governance, influence product choices, and serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring an innovative and compliant IT landscape while promoting company values.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off options

Annual wellness account

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information technology.
• Experience as an Enterprise Architect.
• Experience in the Insurance or Financial service domain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the Enterprise Architecture function.
• Consult on business process analysis and design.
• Define governance and compliance standards.

Skills

AI technologies

Team player

Technical mentor

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for a forward thinker who will influence the business and IT strategies, thoroughly understand business and IT architecture, contribute to technology, product, and vendor selection, and promote the company values.

What you’ll do here:

• The Architect is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of a federated Enterprise Architecture function that covers the IFC portfolio.
• The architect for cross-program and cross-project architecture strategies and initiatives, identifying problems, opportunities, and solutions.
• The consultant in business process analysis and design, guiding trends and directions with respect to the use of systems, technology, and information.
• The trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders.
• Define and maintain governance and compliance standards and policies.
• Execute architecture processes.
• Create, update, and maintain architecture models, roadmaps, and strategies.
• Lead risk and cost analysis, including build vs. buy strategies and recommendations.
• Analyze the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of global IT architecture based on long-term business strategy, compliance to information security requirements, the obsolescence of mission-critical applications, and the evolution of IT solutions offerings.
• Advocate and promote the architecture vision and value proposition within the IT and business community.
• Lead and facilitate research and assessment of new approaches and technologies for potential use within the organization.
• Lead and facilitate the creation and evolution of architecture principles to support decision-making.
• Consult with project teams to align projects with enterprise architecture and accommodate project needs.
• Consult with infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with technical architecture and identify when modifications are necessary to accommodate infrastructure needs.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, and Mathematics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information technology
• Experience working as an Enterprise Architect, solving big picture concerns that cut across business domains
• Experience in the Insurance or Financial service domain. Experience in Claims, Commercial Lines would be a benefit
• Familiarity with the latest advancements in AI and the ability to leverage AI technologies effectively.
• A team player and a technical mentor - willing to learn and collaborate with many groups of strong professionals
• Understands or willing to learn about our different lines of business (policy, billing, claims, sales, self-serve, telematics, etc.)
• Open and transparent - able to communicate with the business, telecom, infrastructure, security, audit and software engineering
• Driven by challenges and results
• Organized, proactive and a catalyst for change
• Knowledge on security best practices and understand the impacts it can have on a business
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving technological environment
• An excellent team player who demonstrates leadership
• Comfortable speaking with all levels of the organization and different audiences
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.