Head Business Architecture

SIX Group Services Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Head of Business Architecture in London to lead a team and drive strategic transformation of data platforms. With over 10 years of experience in the financial information industry, you will enhance data delivery and align business goals with IT capabilities. This role promotes personal development and offers flexible work models.

Benefits

Flexible Work Models

Personal Development

Agile Working Methods

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the financial information industry, focusing on market data.
• Experience in developing business architecture artifacts like value streams.
• Proficient in requirements documentation and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Business Architects.
• Interpret business strategy into operational needs.
• Conduct functional SWOT analysis of current data platforms.
• Collaborate with IT Architecture and Business leads.

Skills

Financial information industry experience

Stakeholder engagement

Data integration skills

Strategic guidance

Tools

Business architectural modelling tools

Job description

SIX drives the transformation of financial markets. What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Head Business Architecture

London | 100% | Reference 7287

As Head of Business Architecture at SIX Financial Information, you will help shape the strategic transformation of our data platforms, in partnership with IT and business stakeholders, aligning business goals with IT capabilities. You will drive identification of strategic change supporting modernization and growth, and enhancing data delivery across our content pillars (Reference Data, Market Data, Index, Funds and Fixed Income).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10 Business Architects and Solutions Specialists
• Interpret and contextualize business strategy into operational needs
• Develop and maintain artifacts such as business capability models, value streams, and process maps modelling the business to enable improved alignment with strategic IT Architecture, and to help bridge strategy and execution
• Conduct functional SWOT analysis of current data platforms and recommend build vs. buy strategies
• Closely collaborate and align with IT Architecture and Business stream leads as primary partners
• Build strong relationships with Platform, Customer Interfaces, BA, Operations and Development managers and SMEs to seek further insights, validate assumptions and propose design approaches

Requirements

• 10+ years in the financial information industry, with deep expertise in market data (streaming and historical), reference data, and corporate actions
• Proven experience in developing business architecture artifacts such as capability models, value streams, and strategic roadmaps
• Strong understanding of financial data infrastructure and vendor technologies
• Ability to synthesize complex business and technical information into actionable insights and strategic guidance
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams and executive leadership
• Proficient in data integration (API, SFTP), requirements documentation, and business architectural modelling tools

What We Offer

Flexible Work Models
We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.

Personal Development
You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods
Whether through scrum or design thinking, we solve exciting tasks together in teams.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.