Senior Enterprise Architect Tech Strategy & Innovation

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect focused on Tech Strategy & Innovation for a 12-month contract with extensions. Based in London with hybrid working (2 days on site per week) at a rate of £500–£625 per day via Umbrella.

You will develop high-level architecture, north-star views and roadmaps, provide guidance on trends and best practices, and drive architecture delivery across multiple streams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to shape technology strategy and investment priorities.
• Experience influencing senior leaders across CTO/CIO and IT boards.
• Strong capability to translate technology trends into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-level architecture, future/north star views and roadmaps.
• Provide architectural guidance and best-practice standards for strategy and design.
• Help with transition states, designs and architecture delivery.
• Embed within the Programme and drive scope, requirements and roadmaps.
• Engage stakeholders internal and external in the Programme.
• Deliver designs, tooling strategy and data delivery patterns.

Skills

Tech Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Analysis

Architecture Roadmaps

AI & Digital Assets

Future of Banking

Job description

Senior Enterprise Architect Tech Strategy & Innovation

12 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid working - 2 days p/w onsite in London

Rate - £500 - £625 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Enterprise Architect Tech Strategy & Innovation on a long term program of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-level architecture, future/north star and emerging technology views and roadmaps - with a view to start implementing 'Architecture as Code'
• Provide architectural guidance, including external expertise on trends and best practice for strategy, principles, standards and guardrails.
• Help with transition states, designs and architecture delivery
• Embedded within the Programme and work with workstreams leads to help drive scope, requirements, architecture and design roadmaps
• Stakeholder engagement both Internal and External involved in the Programme
• Responsible for delivering designs, tooling strategy and data delivery patterns

Key Skills & Experience:

• Act as a Technology Strategy Consultant to the Group CTO and senior leadership, shaping the Group's long-term technology vision, strategic direction, and investment priorities.
• Conduct strategic analysis of emerging technologies, market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments, translating insights into clear recommendations and business outcomes.
• Develop executive-level technology strategy artefacts, including strategic viewpoints, future-state scenarios, investment cases, board papers, and decision-making materials.
• Influence senior stakeholders across CTO, CIO, Architecture, Engineering and Business teams, providing independent challenge and strategic advice on the Group's most critical technology priorities.
• Lead thought leadership and strategy development across key themes including AI, Digital Assets, Digital Identity, Composability, Simplification, and the Future of Banking.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience within Financial Services, Consulting, or a technology strategy function in a large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge of modern technology domains such as cloud, data, platforms, engineering, security, and enterprise architecture.
• Familiarity with emerging technology ecosystems, regulatory developments and their implications for future business and technology strategy. Engage with senior stakeholders across CTO, GEC, and IT Board to shape investment decisions and ensure architectural coherence across programmes. Translate complex technical detail into executive-level narratives and strategic recommendations.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.