Financial Architect for Order Management Systems

IT Resources; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Resources seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy in a large-scale investment management environment. You will shape future-state architecture supporting front-, middle-, and back-office functions and partner with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in AE roles, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of wealth/investment platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience across enterprise architecture, solution architecture, technical architecture, or business architecture roles.
• 7+ years of experience leading architecture initiatives, driving technical strategy, and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong experience within wealth management, asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.
• Deep knowledge of investment operations supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office functions.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of application, integration, data, and cloud-based architectures.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and promote enterprise architecture standards, principles, and best practices across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Lead the architecture and design of solutions supporting investment management operations, portfolio management, trading, operational processing, and enterprise platform integrations.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align business goals with future-state architecture objectives.
• Evaluate existing technology solutions and recommend improvements, modernization strategies, and platform enhancements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on architecture strategy, vendor selection, and technology direction.
• Partner with business and technical teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Guide the adoption of cloud technologies, data platforms, and integration frameworks to support long-term business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and large-scale technology implementations.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Cloud architecture

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring teams

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Azure services

Enterprise APIs

Data platforms

Investment platforms knowledge

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid (average 3.5 days in office)

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy and technology transformation initiatives within a large-scale investment management environment. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future-state architecture supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of enterprise architecture expertise, investment management platform knowledge, and strong leadership skills. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, third-party vendors, and implementation partners to define strategic roadmaps, modernize platforms, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and promote enterprise architecture standards, principles, and best practices across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Lead the architecture and design of solutions supporting investment management operations, portfolio management, trading, operational processing, and enterprise platform integrations.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align business goals with future-state architecture objectives.
• Evaluate existing technology solutions and recommend improvements, modernization strategies, and platform enhancements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on architecture strategy, vendor selection, and technology direction.
• Partner with business and technical teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Guide the adoption of cloud technologies, data platforms, and integration frameworks to support long-term business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and large-scale technology implementations.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience across enterprise architecture, solution architecture, technical architecture, or business architecture roles.
• 7+ years of experience leading architecture initiatives, driving technical strategy, and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong experience within wealth management, asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.
• Deep knowledge of investment operations supporting front-office, middle-office, and back-office business functions.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and cloud-based technologies.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with investment management and portfolio management platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, cloud architecture, and modern data platforms.
• Experience with Azure services, enterprise APIs, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with investment accounting, operational processing, and large-scale financial systems.
• Experience leading complex enterprise modernization and digital transformation programs.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business audiences.
• Experience guiding organizations through enterprise-wide technology transformations.
• Proven ability to build consensus across teams and influence architectural direction.
• Passion for developing scalable, sustainable, and business-focused technology solutions.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Family-focused benefits and wellness programs.
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a highly collaborative environment.