Strategic Enterprise Architect — London (Hybrid)

QBE European Operations plc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working

Pension – 10% employer contributions

Job summary

QBE European Operations plc. in London is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to guide our modernisation journey within the technology and transformation function.

You will set direction on enterprise architecture, roadmaps, standards and strategic options to support global programs. The role requires strong leadership in large-scale delivery, a deep Insurance/finance domain understanding, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and third‑party partners to realise cost efficiencies and

Qualifications

• Proven expertise as Enterprise Architect, with strong delivery in large-scale programs.
• Knowledge of Insurance/reinsurance/finance domains and underwriting tech knowledge.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple architecture programs while prioritising work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology assurance and governance to ensure alignment with architecture policy and practices.
• Maximize alignment and reuse of technology to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Deliver strategy, principles, policies and roadmaps for assigned domains.
• Establish foundational enterprise solution architectures for assigned domains.
• Lead the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines for technology solutions.
• Provide oversight and leadership on large projects to support business objectives.
• Promote and embed architectural ways of working and governance.
• Research emerging architecture and technology trends.
• Ensure Solution Architects understand the strategic direction of projects.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Insurance domain

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Job description

QBE European Operations plc. in London is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to guide our modernisation journey within the technology and transformation function.

You will set direction on enterprise architecture, roadmaps, standards and strategic options to support global programs. The role requires strong leadership in large-scale delivery, a deep Insurance/finance domain understanding, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and third‑party partners to realise cost efficiencies and