Chief Architect, Investor Technology

Chief Architect, Investor Experience Technology In this senior individual‑contributor architecture leadership role within Investor Experience Technology, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, product innovation, and enterprise architecture, shaping the future of investor‑facing digital platforms. Job Overview As a senior architect, you partner directly with the EVP/CIO and executive leadership to define target‑state architecture across investor‑facing platforms. Your responsibilities blend strategic influence with deep technical engagement, guiding domain architects, shaping architectural standards, and ensuring that business strategy, regulatory considerations, and industry best practices are translated into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions. Responsibilities Define and steward target‑state architecture for mission‑critical investor‑facing platforms, including upstream and downstream dependencies. Partner with business, product, and technology leaders to align architectural strategy with enterprise priorities and funding decisions. Guide and influence domain‑aligned solution and data architects to maintain architectural coherence and quality. Establish and evolve architectural standards, principles, reusable assets, and frameworks that drive scalability, security, performance, and quality. Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, API‑first transformation, and migration from monolithic to microservices architectures. Identify opportunities for enterprise reuse, efficiency, and improved business outcomes through architectural alignment. Monitor emerging technologies such as AI/ML and data mesh and apply them thoughtfully to transform investor and advisor experiences. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 8 or more years of experience designing enterprise‑class solution and data architectures, including microservices, event‑driven systems, and user‑experience platforms. Demonstrated experience leading major transformations from monolithic to cloud‑native architectures (AWS preferred). Experience in API‑first architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and modern data architectures such as data mesh. Core Competencies Strategic systems thinking with the ability to translate business strategy into executable architecture. Influence‑based leadership in matrixed, large‑scale technology environments. Continuous learning mindset across modern engineering practices, DevOps, and enterprise agility. Preferences Master’s degree in a related technical field. Financial services experience, particularly in wealth management or securities. AWS Solution Architect certification and/or Snowflake experience. Pay Range $192,095.00 – $320,227.00 Benefits Competitive total rewards package, including 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Principals only. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr LPL Financial