Vice President, Solution Architect II

BNY; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY, a global financial services company, is seeking a Vice President, Solutions Architect to lead architectural initiatives across their Data Solution and Services Platform team. This role requires 12+ years of experience in technology and architecture within the financial services industry, with a strong focus on design and governance.

The position offers a hybrid work environment based in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA. Ideal candidates are solution-oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technology and architecture roles within the financial services industry.
• 15+ years of industry experience with strong expertise in distributed stack and data platforms.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks, industry standards, and BNY applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality architecture and design solutions adhering to bank policies.
• Collaborate with various teams to develop technology and business solutions.
• Lead research, definition, and implementation of architecture governance and design disciplines.

Skills

Architecture frameworks expertise

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving skills

Agile development experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Vice President, Solutions Architect

At BNY, a global financial services company, we empower employees to grow and succeed. We are looking for a seasoned Solution Architect to lead architectural initiatives across our Data Solution and Services Platform team.

Location

Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA – Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality architecture and design solutions that comply with bank policies.
• Collaborate with architecture, development, infrastructure, and stakeholder teams to develop technology and business solutions.
• Strategize and contribute to enterprise‑level technical initiatives on architecture and design.
• Provide architecture consulting services on complex enterprise issues.
• Define target‑state architecture for domain‑specific initiatives and promote common architecture designs, methodologies, standards, and patterns across the enterprise.
• Lead research, definition, and implementation of architecture governance and design disciplines.
• Drive value from the bank’s IT assets through stable, high‑performance, reusable, and flexible solutions.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, gaps, and emerging trends.
• Coordinate with platform group leads to create reusable, scalable components and manage interdependencies.
• Monitor and report project and application status to ensure alignment with strategic direction and best practices.
• Manage cross‑platform architecture decisions and champion commercial, resiliency, and compliance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in technology and architecture roles within the securities or financial services industry.
• 15+ years of industry experience, with strong expertise in distributed stack, data platforms, on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following domains:
  • Asset Servicing: Global Custody, Fund Accounting, Middle‑Office Solutions
  • Issuer Services: Depository Receipts, Global Capital Markets
  • Clearance and Collateral Management: Securities Clearance, Equity, Fixed Income
  • Markets: Global Markets Trading, Liquidity and Finance, or Buy‑Side Trading Solutions
  • Structured Debt: Asset‑backed securities, collateral debt
  • Credit Services: Securities‑backed Lending, Credit Solutions
  • Treasury Services: Liquidities Management, Trade Finance and Processing, Clearing and Settlement
• Expertise in architecture frameworks, industry standards, and BNY applications.
• Experience delivering solutions that span multiple business units or products.
• Agile development experience preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Solution‑oriented mindset with passion for innovation and execution.

EEO Statement

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.