Banking Transformation Architect: Cloud & AI Leader

Falcon Smart IT Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Smart IT Limited in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive the Bank's transformation, spanning Payments, FX, Data, Cloud, and AI. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic vision with practical execution to shape a modern, intelligent banking platform.

You will partner with engineering and transformation teams to define architecture principles, align initiatives with regulatory requirements, and influence executive stakeholders in multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading enterprise architecture in banking or financial services.
• Hands-on architectural leader who translates strategy into executable programs.
• Proven ability to work with engineering and transformation teams to deliver outcomes.
• Experience with multi-cloud and AI/automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Establish principles, standards, and target-state architectures.
• Align technology with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Lead architecture functions across banking platforms and payments systems.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to influence technology investments.

Job description

Falcon Smart IT Limited in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive the Bank's transformation, spanning Payments, FX, Data, Cloud, and AI. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic vision with practical execution to shape a modern, intelligent banking platform.

You will partner with engineering and transformation teams to define architecture principles, align initiatives with regulatory requirements, and influence executive stakeholders in multi-cloud environments.