Director, Enterprise Data Architecture

BOK Financial Corporation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial Corporation seeks a Director, Enterprise Information Architecture to lead a diverse team of data professionals. You will modernize enterprise data architecture across structured and unstructured data, align with governance, and drive data products in support of the bank's vision.

You will collaborate with the CDO and governance groups to produce strategic playbooks and roadmaps, shaping enterprise data strategy and architecture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in at least two data disciplines.
• Broad exposure to diverse data technologies and platforms.
• Deep expertise in data management, governance, and master data management.
• Able to develop architecture strategies, blueprints, and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise data strategy and architecture.
• Create roadmaps and business cases to modernize data platforms.
• Improve data accessibility, usability, and performance.
• Lead and develop a team delivering enterprise data solutions.
• Evolve the enterprise data model for organization-wide use.
• Ensure projects align with architecture principles and standards.
• Provide data architecture leadership, planning, and cost estimates.

Skills

Data architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Agile methods

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology / engineering

Job description

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Areas of Interest: Enterprise Data; Data

Pay Transparency Salary Range: $130,000 - $205,000

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

Build data that matters at a bank with deep roots and bold plans. Our team is advancing a cloud, data, and AI transformation—creating an enterprise data lake, governed products, and scalable analytics. By connecting data across the bank, we help teams make smarter decisions, manage risk, and better serve clients. Our work drives stronger performance, more efficient operations, and more consistent experiences enterprise‑wide.

Job Description

TheDirector, Enterprise Information Architecturewill lead an expert team of diverse, highly skilled data professionals including Enterprise Data Architects, Data Modelers and Data Product Managers. This team will be responsible for modernizing and managing the enterprise data architecture including structured and unstructured data, advancing data technology and data products in alignment with the Enterprise Data Vision and Strategy. The Director, Enterprise Information Architecture will collaborate with the Chief Data Officer, Data Management team directors, Data Governance, and Enterprise Architecture to produce, and advance strategic playbooks and roadmaps to grow and mature the Enterprise Information Architecture practice at BOKF.

Team Culture

Join a team where leadership is genuinely invested in your growth—because your potential is our priority. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, and shared accountability, with leaders who create space for ideas, development, and meaningful contributions. Backed by executive sponsorship and a supportive, people-first mindset, you’ll be part of a team that values your voice and helps you grow while doing work that matters.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will develop and execute the enterprise data strategy and architecture aligned with business goals.
• You will create strategic roadmaps and business cases to modernize data platforms.
• You will identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, usability, and performance.
• You will lead and develop a team delivering enterprise data solutions and products.
• You will enhance and evolve the enterprise data model to support organization-wide data usage.
• You will ensure projects align with enterprise data architecture principles and standards.
• You will provide data architecture leadership, solution planning, and delivery cost estimates.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in at least two data related disciplines, including data management, data governance, data product development, database administration and management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a relevant industry is preferred.

• Broad exposure to diverse data technologies, platforms, and processing environments.
• Deep expertise in data management, including data integration, manipulation, governance, and master data management.
• Proven ability to develop architecture strategies, blueprints, and roadmaps.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle—generation, flow, management, and usage across the enterprise.
• Awareness of emerging technology trends and their practical application to evolving business models.
• Innovative problem-solver with a results-driven mindset.
• Solid grasp of product management and agile methodologies; able to guide agile teams on technical opportunities, risks, and architectural considerations.
• Skilled in navigating complex organizational dynamics, building strategic relationships, and influencing stakeholders.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting technical concepts to both executive and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding diverse teams toward ambitious goals and leveraging networks to drive outcomes.

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees.With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

Top 3 reasons to apply

Investing in our talent and building a great workplace is a top priority for us.

For more than a century, BOK Financial Corporation has helped fuel the success of clients and communities. Since our humble beginnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we’ve grown into a diversified financial services company that serves consumers, small businesses and international corporations—and everything in between.

Facts:

• Operations focused in an eight-state footprint
• 5,000 team members
• $53.2 billion in assets*
• $129.3 billion in assets under management and administration*
• $9.3 million donated to local nonprofits