Enterprise Architect

IDBNY; New York; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

IDBNY is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to sit within the Office of the CIO. This role involves defining the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading governance initiatives across technology. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial services and a deep understanding of core banking systems.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and includes a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salary initially set between $250,000 and $280,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT, with significant experience in financial services.
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of core banking systems, payments, and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Lead architecture governance and standards across technology domains.

Skills

Enterprise architecture experience

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

APIs

Job description

Company Description

For more than 70 years, IDB Bank has been committed to putting client needs first. We work with talented professionals who value teamwork and a passion for exceptional service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical coverage, and a 401(k) plan from day one. We are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

Job Description

The Enterprise Architect (EA) sits within the Office of the CIO and serves as a strategic partner and advisor to business and technology teams. The EA proactively supports the business’s strategic goals by optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and improving sustainability. Responsibilities include influencing the adoption of new technologies, expanding existing platforms, and guiding digital transformation initiatives.

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmap aligned with banking business goals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, Basel, SOX, GDPR where applicable)
• Lead architecture governance, including standards, policies, and design reviews across all technology domains
• Partner with business leaders, risk, compliance, and IT teams to support digital transformation and modernization of legacy banking systems
• Drive architecture for core banking platforms, payments systems, lending, and digital banking channels
• Oversee data architecture strategy, including data governance, privacy, and lineage
• Evaluate and recommend technologies with a focus on security, resiliency, and operational risk reduction
• Support cloud adoption strategies while ensuring adherence to regulatory and security requirements
• Guide integration strategies across on‑prem and cloud systems (APIs, microservices, middleware)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and enhance customer experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with significant experience in financial services or banking
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture within a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred)
• Deep understanding of core banking systems, payments, and financial products
• Experience with risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with executives, regulators, and auditors

Preferred

• TOGAF certification or equivalent
• Experience with digital banking transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with fintech integrations and open banking (APIs, PSD2 concepts)
• Knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML in banking
• Experience with DevSecOps, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of vendor risk management and third‑party integrations

Compensation

The expected annual salary for this position is between $250,000 and $280,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into account factors such as an individual’s skills and experience. In addition to base salary, the total rewards package includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

The Bank will make reasonable accommodations to employees with a known mental or physical disability, pregnancy or childbirth‑related medical conditions, victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, and employees with religious observance and practice obligations, except where doing so would result in undue hardship to the bank.

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