Financial Architect for Order Management Systems (Tampa)

Enterprise Architect (Investment Management Technology)

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.

Benefits

• 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.