Enterprise Architect

An Enterprise Architect position has opened at a local bank.

A leading financial institution is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join their corporate banking business segments in Makati. This role offers a unique opportunity for you to shape the future of banking technology, leveraging your extensive experience in IT architecture and corporate banking domains. You will be at the forefront of defining and enforcing enterprise governance guidelines, collaborating closely with stakeholders across business units and IT. The organisation values flexibility, inclusivity, and professional growth, providing a supportive environment where your expertise will drive impactful change. If you are passionate about modernising banking solutions and fostering strong inter-personal connections within teams, this position promises both challenge and reward.

• You will have the chance to influence strategic direction by designing robust enterprise architectures that support business goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring long-term sustainability and adaptability.
• The organisation prioritises flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training initiatives to help you grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• You will collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues who value inclusive teamwork, supportive leadership, and a commitment to nurturing talent across all levels of the business.

What you'll do:

As an Enterprise Architect – Corporate Banking based in Makati, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of one of the region’s most respected financial institutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that technology solutions are not only innovative but also aligned with business objectives. You will define governance frameworks that set clear standards for both IT and business processes, ensuring consistency across multiple domains. By providing expert guidance throughout the solution development lifecycle—from initial assessment through design review—you will help teams deliver high-quality outcomes that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively will foster trust among stakeholders, enabling successful project delivery. In addition to overseeing application, data, and technology architectures, you will contribute to vendor selection processes and support continuous improvement efforts that drive operational excellence. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, interpersonal sensitivity, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.

• Collaborate extensively with business units and IT teams to ensure alignment between technology solutions and corporate banking objectives, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and mutual understanding.
• Define and enforce comprehensive enterprise governance guidelines covering business and IT capabilities, reference architecture, roadmaps, non-functional requirements, principles, standards, and patterns.
• Provide expert architecture services across Application/Integration, Data, and Technology domains throughout the entire solutions development lifecycle including Agile and Iterative methodologies.
• Conduct architecture fit assessments to evaluate proposed solutions against established standards, ensuring consistency and reliability across projects.
• Lead vendor sourcing activities by assessing potential partners for compatibility with enterprise architecture requirements and organisational values.
• Review and approve solution designs to guarantee adherence to architectural principles while supporting innovation within corporate banking operations.
• Present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders using strong communication skills that promote collaboration and consensus-building.
• Support the implementation of modern corporate banking technology solutions by guiding teams through best practices in design, integration, and deployment.
• Advise on business architecture strategies as needed to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within the corporate banking domain.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimisation and knowledge sharing among team members.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Enterprise Architect – Corporate Banking role brings proven experience from both IT software/service delivery environments and financial institutions. Your expertise spans multiple domains within corporate banking—enabling you to understand nuanced operational requirements while advocating for inclusive technology solutions. You have demonstrated your ability to define governance frameworks that support communal goals rather than individual agendas. Your interpersonal skills allow you to build trust among stakeholders from diverse backgrounds; you thrive in environments where collaboration is key. Technical proficiency is matched by your sensitivity towards user needs—ensuring that every solution delivered is both reliable and considerate. Experience with iterative development methodologies equips you to guide teams through complex projects efficiently. Vendor sourcing skills further enhance your capacity to create networks of dependable partners who share organisational values. Business architecture knowledge adds depth to your strategic thinking—allowing you to bridge gaps between operational realities and long-term vision.

• You bring at least 12 years of experience in IT software/services definition, build/delivery within large-scale environments where dependability is paramount.
• You possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an enterprise or solution architect within a bank or financial institution—demonstrating deep knowledge of industry-specific challenges.
• Your background includes at least 2 years working directly on corporate banking domains such as cash management, trade/supply chain finance, corporate lending, or related operations.
• You have hands-on exposure to modern corporate banking technology solutions and business services that require both technical expertise and empathy for end-users.
• Your communication skills are exceptional; you can present complex information clearly while nurturing collaborative relationships between business units and IT teams.
• You excel at defining enterprise governance guidelines—including reference architectures, roadmaps, standards—and enforcing them with consideration for communal success.
• You are adept at providing architecture services across Application/Integration, Data, Technology domains throughout iterative development cycles (Agile preferred).
• You demonstrate proficiency in conducting architecture fit assessments as well as reviewing solution designs for compliance with organisational principles.
• Experience in vendor sourcing is highly valued; you understand how to select partners who share your commitment to quality and interdependence.
• Business architecture experience is considered a plus; your ability to connect operational needs with strategic vision sets you apart.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected financial institutions in Makati due to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. Flexible working opportunities empower staff members to balance personal commitments with career ambitions—creating an environment where everyone feels supported. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term security for its workforce. Training programmes are designed not only for skill enhancement but also for nurturing leadership qualities among employees at all levels. The culture here is deeply inclusive; diversity is celebrated as a source of strength rather than difference. Supportive leadership ensures that every voice is heard—fostering an atmosphere where ideas can flourish without fear or favouritism. Knowledge-sharing initiatives encourage communal learning so that each team member grows alongside their peers. The organisation’s reputation for reliability extends beyond its products—it is built upon genuine care for people inside and outside its walls.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in corporate banking technology while enjoying unparalleled support from a forward-thinking employer, this opportunity awaits your application!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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