Enterprise Architect

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks an Enterprise Architect to align technology solutions with business strategies. This key role involves developing IT roadmaps, managing governance, and ensuring stakeholder engagement while driving innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong architectural and strategic skills to enhance technology value and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Experienced IT architect with strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT roadmap design.
• Experience in developing IT roadmaps and governance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and communicating the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
• Managing Divisional IT roadmaps and technology governance.
• Leading analysis of strategic technology solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Technology governance

Education

TOGAF or similar certification

Related degree or equivalent experience

ITIL certification

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Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Enterprise Architect who will work closely with stakeholders, business representatives, and subject matter experts to plan technology systems and solutions that are aligned with L&G's business strategy. The role holder will contribute to enterprise-wide controls and reporting that enable effective technology governance. The ideal candidate will ensure that Legal and General make technology decisions that deliver value on investment and manage exposure to risk.

What you'll be doing

1. Enterprise Architecture: Developing and communicating the Enterprise Architecture roadmap, aligning our Vision with the business strategy. Managing Divisional IT roadmaps, investment, and implementation plans, and ensuring that the IT architecture is appropriate.
2. Technology Trends and Suppliers: Conducting analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise architecture and opportunities that influence the Vision and Strategy. Working with suppliers to understand their future vision and strategy. Building supplier partnerships to gain the best outcome for the enterprise.
3. Technology Governance: Managing and enhancing technology governance capabilities which ensure Legal and General technologies align to strategies, maximize the value of investment, and limit exposure to risk. Providing group-wide direction and guidance on all aspects of architecture.
4. Technology Selection: Leading the analysis of strategic technology solution options to identify costs, risks, and conducting gap analysis and proof of concepts for new solutions to ensure compatibility with Legal and General requirements.
5. Architecture Artefacts: Defining and ensuring the delivery of high-quality architectural artefacts that clearly explain the enterprise architecture and how it is governed.
6. Stakeholders: Responsible for identifying and maintaining regular communication with key stakeholders, adapting styles as needed to achieve engagement and investment. Able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Collaboration: Collaborating within divisions and across L&G to align architecture principles, processes, frameworks, and communities to reduce risk and deliver shareholder value.
8. Treating Customers Fairly: Ensuring appropriate MI, processes, and systems are in place to support other business areas, ensuring customers are treated fairly, in line with L&G’s Customer Experience and TCF policies.

Qualifications

• TOGAF or similar certification is desirable. A related degree or demonstrable equivalent experience. ITIL certification would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT roadmap design.
• Knowledge and experience of IT governance and industry standards.
• Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, budgeting, and risk management.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, API, open data, microservices, event-driven IT, and analytics.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and regulatory environments like FCA, PRA is desirable.
• Experienced IT architect or professional with strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and project a positive image of the IT function and company.
• Proven experience in supporting business vision through IT solutions and innovation.
• Experience in developing IT Roadmaps.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Practical, collaborative approach to delivering outcomes.
• Thought leadership in Enterprise Architecture.

Additional Information: Legal & General is a leading financial services organization, recognized in 2023 for its leadership and heritage. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working. We welcome candidates who excel in their strengths and potential, even if they do not meet every criterion. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.