Solution Architecture, Vice President

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Job Summary:The Business & Solution Architect is a senior, enterprise-level role responsible for aligning business strategy with technology execution. This position works across business and technical domains to design and deliver scalable, end-to-end solutions that support organizational transformation and growth.This role translates complex business needs into actionable architecture designs and roadmaps, guiding implementation across applications, data, and cloud platforms while ensuring security, performance, and long-term sustainability. Partnering closely with stakeholders and delivery teams, the architect influences strategic direction, drives architectural governance, and ensures successful execution of large-scale initiatives.The ideal candidate combines strong business architecture expertise with deep technical knowledge and operates effectively in complex, cross-functional environments to deliver measurable business outcomes.Key Responsibilities1. Business & Enterprise ArchitectureDevelop and maintain enterprise business architecture, including:Capability modelsBusiness process frameworksAlign business strategy, operating models, and technology investmentsDefine and evolve business and technology roadmapsAnalyze organizational needs and identify opportunities for transformation and optimizationApply structured business architecture methodologies and best practices2. Solution Architecture & DesignDesign end-to-end enterprise solutions across:Cloud platformsApplicationsData and integration layersInfrastructure and networkingTranslate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation designsDefine:Application componentsInterfaces and integration patternsPlatforms and development toolsLead architecture for distributed systems, APIs, and service-oriented environmentsEnsure alignment with security, scalability, performance, and operational requirements3. Delivery & ExecutionDevelop and manage architecture roadmapsSupport full lifecycle delivery:DesignBuildDeploymentOptimizationPartner with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementationOptimize solutions for performance, cost, and scalabilityConduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to quality and governance standards4. Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipCommunicate architecture vision and solutions to:Business stakeholdersTechnical teamsExecutive leadershipAct as a trusted advisor across business and technology domainsDrive alignment to target architecture across stakeholdersMentor and guide architects, engineers, and analystsLead cross-functional collaboration in complex environments5. Architecture Governance & InnovationMonitor industry trends and emerging technologiesIntroduce modern architecture practices and frameworksImprove architecture processes, tools, and governancePromote reuse of architecture artifacts as enterprise assetsPreferred Industry KnowledgeCorporate BankingTransaction BankingLending & CreditSupply Chain FinanceRegulatory & ComplianceAccounting / General LedgerKnow Your Customer (KYC)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Experience with architecture frameworks/tools such as TOGAF, Ardoq, or similarRequirements:10-15 years of experience in business and solution architectureExperience across enterprise, application, and information architectureProven ability to operate at both:Strategic business level (capabilities, processes, operating models)Technical solution level (systems, applications, cloud architecture)Hands-on experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutionsStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security, and networkingExperience with distributed systems, SOA, APIs, and modern application architecturesKnowledge of AI concepts and interaction patterns, including agentic use casesStrong understanding of business processes, capability modeling, and transformationExperience aligning business strategy to technical deliveryFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks (financial services preferred)Strong programming or development backgroundFunctional & Leadership SkillsAbility to translate business strategy into architecture and implementation roadmapsExperience developing:Business architecture artifacts (capability models, value streams, process flows)Technical architecture designs (application, data, integration, infrastructure)Expertise in defining and managing:Functional and non-functional requirementsTarget-state enterprise architecture roadmapsStrong experience with:Cloud platforms and modern architecture patternsWorkflow automation and process optimizationArchitecture modeling tools and frameworksAbility to design end-to-end solutions across all architecture layersStrong communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts through:DiagramsExecutive presentationsDocumentationCore CompetenciesStrategic thinking with a systems mindsetAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership and stakeholder managementAbility to influence senior leadership and technical teamsAbility to operate in complex, ambiguous environmentsCollaborative, cross-functional mindsetTrusted advisor with strong decision-making abilityContinuous learning and innovation mindsetHigh integrity and accountabilityEducation:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience“Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position.”The typical base pay range for this role is as follows:New York / New Jersey: $172k – $191kNon–New York / New Jersey: $143k – $191kdepending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.Our hybrid work schedule is four days on-site and work remotely one day per week.MUFG Benefits SummaryWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Jersey City, NJ; New York, NY; Tampa, FLType: Full time