Lead Architect

Entasis Partners; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Architect to shape client engagements and lead architectural delivery teams. This role requires a strong architectural background with a commercial mindset, encouraging leadership and mentoring within a collaborative team environment. You will have an impact on proposition development and work with high-profile clients to drive important strategic changes.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering architecture engagements within financial services.
• Experience with Tier 1 banks, insurers, or fintechs.
• Depth in Enterprise, Solution, or Data Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Head of Architecture for strategy and development.
• Leading teams in Enterprise, Solution, and Data Architecture.
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders across Tier 1 clients.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Architecture Engagement

Education

Relevant industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, SAFe, etc.)

Job description

This range is provided by Entasis Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Location: London or Manchester

Engagement: Permanent

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Join the Leadership Team. Shape Strategy. Deliver Change.

We’re working with a specialist consultancy known for delivering architecture-led change across the financial services sector. As part of their continued growth, they’re hiring a Lead Architect – a key leadership position working closely with the Head of Architecture to shape and grow client engagements, lead delivery teams, and evolve the practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior consultant or architect ready to step into a second-in-command role, with real influence across proposition development, team leadership, and client outcomes.

About Our Client

We’re working with a specialist Consultancy that partners with top-tier financial services clients. They are looking for a Lead Architect who combines deep architecture expertise with a strong commercial mindset and a well-established network.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Lead Architect:

As Lead Architect, you’ll play a central role across both client delivery and internal leadership, operating at pace within a highly capable, commercially minded team.

• Partnering closely with the Head of Architecture, supporting strategy, proposition development, and delivery oversight.
• Leading engagements across Enterprise, Solution, and Data Architecture, from shaping to execution.
• Managing teams of architects and consultants, embedding delivery excellence and architectural best practice.
• Contributing to the evolution of the firm’s architecture services – frameworks, accelerators, and ways of working.
• Building deep relationships with senior stakeholders across Tier 1 financial services clients.
• Supporting business development through insight, relationships, and delivery credibility.

What We’re Looking For From The Lead Architect:

We’re looking for an experienced architect with the credibility, confidence, and drive to step into a leadership role within a growing consultancy.

• A strong track record of delivering architecture engagements within financial services.
• Consulting or client-facing experience – ideally with Tier 1 banks, insurers, or fintechs.
• Depth in one or more areas: Enterprise, Solution, or Data Architecture.
• A commercial mindset – someone who understands the value of architecture in a consulting context.
• Proven ability to lead teams, shape solutions, and deliver client outcomes.
• Experience mentoring or developing others, formally or informally.

Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, SAFe, etc.) are a plus.

Why Join?

• Operate as a trusted second-in-command to the Head of Architecture.
• Join a consultancy that genuinely leads with architecture, not just delivers it.
• Influence proposition development and practice growth.
• Work with high-profile FS clients on challenging, business-critical change.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-calibre team that values outcomes over process.

If this Lead Architect position is of interest, please submit your application for further information

Our Commitment

Entasis Partners is committed to helping clients create a diverse environment and is proud to support equal-opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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