Lead Architect - Risk

Lloyds Bank plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 124,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a dedicated Lead Architect to join their Risk division. This pivotal role involves defining technology strategies and overseeing architecture to ensure alignment with the Group's goals. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, solid communication, and leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, reinforcing the commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 15%

Annual bonus

Share schemes including free shares

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Lead Architect in financial services.
• Experience with architecture in a regulated industry.
• Ability to operate at a director level with strong storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Propose and drive the strategic direction of architecture for Risk.
• Combine corporate governance and business control.
• Lead a team of approximately 6 Enterprise Architects.

Skills

Public and Private Cloud

APIs

Event-driven architectures

Agile mindset

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Cloud technologies

Traditional hosting

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 19, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

End Date

Monday 18 August 2025

Salary Range

£124,653 - £146,650

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

Lloyds Banking Group’s purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good. Customer is at the heart of everything we do, and this role is key to ensuring we do right for our customer.

We are investing in simplifying, modernising, and transforming our technology landscape and we are looking for a Lead Architect for Risk to drive this change. This role defines, upholds, and communicates the Technology Strategy and direction to support the Group’s vision and strategic intent, with a clear focus on the capabilities needed to ensure long-term success aligning our Technology agenda with the Group’s Strategy.

This opportunity is for a Lead Architect role aligned to the Risk Platforms who are undergoing a multi-million pound, multi-year investment to revolutionise the group Credit, Prudential, Environmental, and Operational Risk processes, utilising pioneering Data & Technical capabilities.

The candidate will combine business (corporate governance, business control, developing business solutions, design skills), technical (Public and Private Cloud, APIs, Traditional hosting, event-driven architectures), architectural (feasibility assessments, roadmaps), and personal skills (agile & digital mindset, strong communication, leadership skills, embodiment of values) to support the Platform from an architectural perspective.

Overall, this role proposes the strategic direction of architecture and drives change management for Risk. Expert skills and knowledge are required to act as a trusted advisor and internal consultant to the Technology and Business Platform Leads.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lead Architect – Risk

SALARY: £106,400 - £124,653

LOCATIONS: Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the office

About this opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Architect for our Group Risk Function as part of the Chief Technology Office (CTO).

In this pivotal role, you’ll define, uphold, and communicate the Technology Strategy to support the Group’s vision and strategic goals. With a clear focus on the capabilities needed for long-term success, you’ll align our Technology agenda with the Group’s overarching strategy.

This opportunity is specifically aligned to the Group’s Risk Function, which is the central and independent Risk Function for Lloyds Banking Group. An integral part of the Group's three lines of defence (3LoD), its role is to protect the Group and our customers.

We’re looking for a candidate who can combine a mix of business acumen, technical prowess, architectural expertise, and personal skills to support our platform from an architectural perspective.

Here’s where you’ll make a difference –

• Propose and drive the strategic direction of architecture for Risk
• Combine corporate governance, business control, and developing business solutions
• Utilise technical skills in Public and Private Cloud, APIs, Traditional hosting, and event-driven architectures
• Create feasibility assessments and roadmaps
• Embody an agile and digital mindset while demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills
• Lead a team of approximately 6 Enterprise Architects

About us

We’re on an exciting journey and there couldn’t be a better time to join us. The investments we’re making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrable experience as a Lead Architect, successfully setting the architecture vision and strategy within financial services
• Breadth of experience in architecture in a regulated industry, including understanding relevant FCA/PRA requirements
• Gravitas and impact to operate at a director level, with strong storytelling skills both written and verbal
• Experience in corporate governance, business control, solution development, and design
• Technical knowledge of Cloud, APIs, traditional hosting, and event-driven architectures
• Architectural expertise, including feasibility assessments and road-mapping
• Personal strengths: agile mindset, digital approach, strong communication, leadership, and alignment with company values
• Support for Platform architecture

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure inclusivity and diversity in our workforce, reflecting modern society and celebrating all backgrounds and identities.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We are proud to be disability confident and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus, subject to performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits tailored to your lifestyle, such as discounts
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Join us and do meaningful work that makes a difference to millions of people!

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. We focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities. With us, you’ll shape the future of finance and have many opportunities to learn and grow.

We keep your data safe. We only ask for confidential or sensitive information when you’re invited to interview or accept an offer, and we will explain why and what we need.

We are committed to an inclusive culture and reflecting the diversity of our communities. All colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.