Technology Governance & Enablement Lead

Deutsche Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Technology Governance & Enablement Lead to drive architecture standards and engage stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing initiatives in Financial Services and exceptional communication skills. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

30 days’ holiday

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Opportunity for volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional strategic initiatives within Financial Services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Financial Services architecture across various functions and businesses.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Track and report decision outcomes from the Group Technology Architecture Council.
• Collaborate with CIOs and engineering teams to align architecture practices.
• Develop presentations to communicate architectural principles.
• Drive adoption of architecture standards across federated teams.

Skills

Managing cross-functional strategic initiatives

Financial Services architecture knowledge

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder engagement skills

Navigating complex organizational structures

Prioritisation and delivery focus

Job description

Job Title Technology Governance & Enablement Lead

Location London

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

Join our Group Architecture team as a strategic partner driving the implementation of enterprise-wide architecture standards. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to translate architectural vision into actionable outcomes across the Bank.

As a Group Architecture team, we are a proactive partner to technology and business teams. We identify and address changing business requirements, as well as opportunities arising from emerging technologies and industry trends. Our role involves driving the integration of technology, systems, processes, and data in a manner that is both risk-weighted and cost-optimized. We establish and maintain architectures, principles, standards, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization. Through structured control and assurance systems, we implement and ensure architecture alignment. Additionally, we support teams across the bank in understanding and adhering to these architecture standards and best practices.

You will play a crucial role in establishing an effective operating model for the federated architecture teams and translating architectural designs into concise directives for the organization.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Governance & Oversight - Track and report decision outcomes from the Group Technology Architecture Council (GTAC) attended by members of the TDI leadership, coordinate delivery of findings and Self-Identified Issues (SIIs) linked to architecture implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with CIOs, engineering teams, and business units to align architecture practices. Represent Group Architecture in forums and meetings as a delegate for the Head of Architecture Implementation
• Communication & Enablement - Develop compelling presentations and visual aids to communicate architectural principles, support the preparation and backlog management for GTAC sessions
• Strategic Execution - Drive adoption of architecture standards across federated teams. Gather feedback and refine implementation strategies based on evolving business needs

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional strategic initiatives within Financial Services
• Comprehensive knowledge of Financial Services architecture across various functions and businesses
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proficient in navigating complex organisational structures and driving alignment
• Strong prioritisation and delivery focus in dynamic environments

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.