Enterprise Architect (Domain- Global Markets and Investment)

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking a Technology Architecture professional to design innovative banking solutions. The role demands strong architecture knowledge, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to analyze technology landscapes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree with over 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise/solution architecture.
• Hands-on knowledge in system integration.
• Experience as business analyst or technical system analyst is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce architecture design for solutions.
• Analyze current technology landscape and propose target architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology solutions.

Skills

Strong system architecture knowledge

Team player

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good knowledge of technology trends in financial industry

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or related IT

Tools

CISSP certification

TOGAF certification

CISA certification

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. Our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold: to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

Why Join

Imagine being part of a team that shapes the future of banking technology. As a Technology Architecture professional at OCBC, you'll play a key role in designing and implementing innovative solutions that transform the way we deliver financial services. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology trends and advancements. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop architecture solutions that meet their requirements. You'll also need to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of technology solutions.

What you do

• Lead and produce architecture design for solutions (for the domain), and architecture roadmap considering technology strategy, business unit objectives, business aspirations, architecture direction, technology trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse the current technology landscape and architecture, produce target architecture and propose it to stakeholders to meet business aspirations and technology direction.
• Build a holistic architecture roadmap and blueprint for the domain with stakeholders and subject matter experts, and follow through during implementation.
• Adopt and align to architecture standards, guidelines, and policies based on the bank's needs, regulatory requirements, and anticipated technology advances during solutioning and project.
• Lead key enterprise architectural design reviews, solutions, and projects for the domain.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Engineering, PM, Infrastructure and IT teams to ensure the best target architecture is implemented for the domain.
• Perform benchmarking on selected technology areas and domain, as necessary.
• Govern and maintain adherence to bank‑wide architectural standards related to the domain.
• Ensure solutions and projects follow Group strategies to achieve:
  • Cost synergy
  • Enhanced risk management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Business competitive advantage
  • Implementation approach aligned with Group Technology Architecture and Roadmap.
  • Identify and propose key initiatives with material impact to the Group, engage and obtain endorsements from key stakeholders.
  • Cascade the endorsed implementation direction to the Group Operations & Technology teams.

Who you are

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related IT discipline.
• Strong system architecture and/or system integration hands‑on knowledge.
• Additional business degree would be an advantage.
• Recognised industry certification (e.g. CISSP, TOGAF, CISA) related to the functional area is a plus.
• More than 5 years’ experience in enterprise/solution architecture across technical (systems integration) and IT governance/management areas.
• Strong domain knowledge with sufficient technical knowledge on the system architecture.
• Experience as business analyst or technical system analyst is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in providing cost effectiveness and right sizing.
• Good knowledge of technology and business trends in the financial industry.
• Team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation with the ability to influence others towards consensus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly organised, and able to interact professionally with all levels of the organisation.

What we offer

Competitive base salary, a suite of holistic and flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle, community initiatives, industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities, and a commitment to equal opportunity and fair employment. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are cared for as much as our customers’ needs.