Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (d/f/m)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of IT Architecture for their trading function in London. This pivotal role involves defining and driving the architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and modernizing the technology stack. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commodities trading, deep knowledge of trading systems, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will shape the future of trading technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday package

Pension contributions

Health assessment

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Training and development opportunities

Attractive workplace in a new office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecture roles within trading organizations.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading processes across all office functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture strategy for the trading function.
• Collaborate with system owners to ensure systems align with business objectives.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Commodities Trading

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Agile Development

Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS)

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant Certifications (e.g., TOGAF)

Tools

ETRM Platforms (Endur)

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Service Bus

Job description

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Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (d/f/m), London

Client:

EnBW UK Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

046046225751

Job Views:

7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

• A competitive salary and a generous holiday package
• Pension contributions
• Health assessment, private medical and dental insurance
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Attractive workplace in a brand-new office

A wide range of tasks

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives.
• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
• Review the current architecture, identify areas of improvement, and propose solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind.
• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
• Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges.
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns.
• Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth.
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Überzeugendes Profil

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading and familiarity with associated business processes across front, middle, and back offices.
• Experience working on large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
• Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms such as Endur.
• Strong knowledge of general cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
• Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within large teams.