Enterprise Architect Governance

Marc Ellis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect – Governance for a long-term contract. With over 12 years of experience and a strong focus on governance frameworks and compliance management, the role involves strategic planning, oversight of architecture processes, and collaboration across departments to ensure efficiency and alignment with business objectives. If you have proven expertise and are TOGAF certified, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture focusing on governance and compliance.
• 2-4 years leading enterprise architecture governance initiatives in banking.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Archimate, Zachman.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and enhancement of enterprise architecture governance frameworks.
• Oversee the Architecture Review Board and manage compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk Management

Cloud Architecture

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelors Degree

TOGAF Certification

Tools

Alfabet

LeanIX

ARIS

iServer

BiZZdesign

Job description

Title: Enterprise Architect – Governance

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Duration: 1 year extendable (Long term under the payroll of Marc Ellis)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect – Governance to join a leading bank in Riyadh on a 1-year

extendable contract. The ideal candidate will bring over 12+ years of experience & 2-4 years of expertise

in enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and compliance management. This individual will play

a pivotal role in aligning business strategies with technology initiatives, driving operational excellence, and

ensuring robust architecture governance across enterprise programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Enterprise Architecture Governance

frameworks, ensuring alignment with TOGAF standards.

• Oversee the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and facilitate effective governance of architectural

decisions, policies, and procedures.

• Drive compliance and risk management by integrating governance controls with regulatory and industry

standards (e.g., Basel III, ISO 31000, HIPAA, PCIDSS).

• Manage architecture repositories using tools such as Alfabet and LeanIX, ensuring data accuracy and

repository integrity.

• Develop and maintain strategic architecture roadmaps and ensure traceability from business strategies

to technical solutions.

• Provide guidance on architecture best practices, solution design reviews, and enforce architectural

compliance across the bank’s projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, product, and infrastructure units, to

drive enterprise-wide architectural alignment.

• Analyze and optimize the application portfolio for improved reliability, cost efficiency, and

performance.

• Automate and optimize architecture governance workflows to improve decision-making and reduce

overhead.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to innovation roadmaps and strategic planning

initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and

risk.

• Proven experience of atleast 2-4 years leading Enterprise Architecture Governance initiatives in large-

scale banking or financial institutions.

• Experience with architecture repositories and tools: Alfabet, LeanIX, ARIS, iServer, BiZZdesign is a

plus.

• Solid understanding of architecture frameworks: TOGAF (certification preferred), Archimate,

Zachman.

• Experience in setting up and leading Architecture Review Boards (ARBs).

• Demonstrated knowledge in Risk & Compliance frameworks including Basel III, ISO 31000, COSO,

AML, and others.

• Proven track record in strategic planning, technology road mapping, and enterprise-wide transformation

programs.

• Strong expertise in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, integration platforms (Mulesoft, Dell

Boomi), and governance tools.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications:

• TOGAF Certified

• Bachelors Degree is a must.