Architecture Governance Lead

Deutsche Bank AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

30 days holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG seeks an Architecture Governance Lead in London to drive governance frameworks and ensure architectural integrity across major programmes. You will work with sponsors and architects, translating strategic goals into scalable architecture decisions to support the bank’s technology and data strategy.

Hybrid role with a focus on collaboration across global and local teams, risk-aware decision making, and continuous improvement of governance controls.

Qualifications

• Strong governance and architecture experience in large financial institutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture solutions.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in technology governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement architecture governance frameworks and processes.
• Monitor and report on architecture governance metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with programme sponsors, managers and architects to ensure architectural integrity and alignment.
• Communicate architecture strategies and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Act as liaison between local and global architecture teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks; integrate risk management into governance processes.
• Manage key controls to ensure policy compliance and effective operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Senior stakeholder influence

Communication skills

AI tools literacy

Architecture frameworks

FS domain experience

Job description

Job Description:Job Title Architecture Governance LeadLocation LondonCorporate Title DirectorArchitecture is one of the key pillars of the Bank’s Technology and Data Strategy. Group Architecture team drives the development of a clear target state architecture for the organisation, together with the governance processes, supporting tools, standards and frameworks required to deliver this. This requires strong collaboration and buy-in across the Bank, working closely with federated business, infrastructure teams and CIOs.Group Architecture play an important role in the delivery of the Strategy and impact the entire breadth of the Bank’s business, building out the Data Strategy and associated knowledge baseThe Architecture Governance Lead has a key role in ensuring the banks investment are aligned to these target states and standards.What we’ll offer youA healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.You can expect:Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for themCompetitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefitsThe opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per yearYour key responsibilitiesDevelop and implement architecture governance frameworks and processes. Ensure compliance with architecture standards and policies across key programmes. Monitor and report on architecture governance metrics and KPIsCollaborate with programme sponsors, managers and architects to ensure architectural integrity and alignmentBe a strong, decisive communicator, effectively conveying architecture strategies and decisions to stakeholders at all levels. Act as a liaison between local and global architecture teamsIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions and implementations. Ensure that risk management practices are integrated into the architecture governance processes to minimise potential impacts on the programme's successManagement of Group Architecture key controls ensuring compliant with policy and operating effectivelyYour skills and experienceStrategic thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsAbility to influence and drive change at senior level across global locationsProficiency in architecture tools, frameworks, and technologiesKnowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends. With experience either across front office Business Divisions or Risk, Finance, and Treasury systems within Financial ServicesProven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputsHow we’ll support youTraining and development to help you excel in your careerFlexible working to assist you balance your personal prioritiesCoaching and support from experts in your teamWe value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)About usDeutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Proud Employer Trailblazer Status from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers .If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge at [e-mail] to discuss. For more information about our recruitment process and available adjustments, please visit our Hiring Experience page.We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.