Enterprise Architect - Client Channels

Davies; Madrid; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Madrid is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect. You will define and govern the enterprise architecture for client-facing channels, ensuring compliance with the Client Centricity initiative. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, strong knowledge in API-led architectures, and proven leadership skills. This is a full-time position and offers the opportunity to work with a major player in the banking industry.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture in financial services.
• Experience with defining multi-channel strategies and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of client data models and service design.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain reference architectures for client interaction channels.
• Evaluate initiatives for architectural compliance within the Client Centricity strategy.
• Lead architecture governance forums and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Client channels strategies

Multi-channel experience

Stakeholder influence

Governance skills

API-led architecture knowledge

Job description

Davies Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Enterprise Architect – Client Channels

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Application Deadline: 12 December 2025

Department: Graduates

Job Description

In Davies we are looking for an Enterprise Architect to join us with one of our clients, a big name in the banking industry. We want this person to define and govern the target enterprise architecture for all client-facing channels (digital & assisted) as part of the bank-wide Client Centricity initiative, ensuring alignment across CIB, Commercial, Payments, and Wealth divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain reference architectures and roadmaps for client interaction channels (portals, APIs, mobile, e-trading, assisted digital).
• Ensure cross-divisional alignment with Client Data and Client Services architecture streams and with Group CTO standards.
• Evaluate initiatives and programs for architectural compliance and functional coherence with the Client Centricity strategy.
• Lead architecture governance forums, represent the domain in Enterprise Architecture boards, and ensure adherence to policy.
• Drive adoption of shared capabilities (identity, access, API gateway, UX frameworks, client analytics).
• Provide architectural oversight to regional teams, ensuring consistency while allowing local adaptation.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to define and communicate the Client Experience vision and guide investment priorities.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Senior Level: 12–15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture within financial services.
• Proven experience defining multi-channel strategies, reference architectures, and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of horizontal client channels, front‑office integration, client data models, and service design.
• Understanding of API‑led architectures, digital identity management, and UX integration.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in global, federated environments.
• Excellent communication, strategic design, and governance leadership skills.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance