Senior Enterprise Information Architect

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. About the TeamThe Enterprise Data Architecture team is a central organization responsible for defining the enterprise-wide data standards, architectural patterns, and foundational capabilities that enable scalable, trusted, and reusable data solutions across the firm. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture and partners across business and technology, this team helps shape how data is structured, governed, and leveraged to support innovation, operational excellence, and informed decision-making.This team plays a critical role in advancing the firm’s data strategy by establishing the architectural foundation for high-quality, well-governed, and compliant data products at enterprise scale. In addition to driving consistency and control in how data is managed, the team is helping enable the firm’s broader modernization efforts through cloud-native data architecture and the evolving use of AI-powered capabilities. As the organization expands its use of AI, strong information architecture and data modeling practices are increasingly essential to ensuring data is discoverable, trusted, interoperable, and fit for intelligent applications across the enterprise.Role SummaryAs a Senior Enterprise Information Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the firm’s enterprise information architecture through leadership in building enterprise logical and physical data models aligned to an enterprise data product strategy. You will be responsible for defining, governing, and evolving core data models that support enterprise data products and scalable business capabilities across the organization.This role requires deep expertise in data modeling practices, a strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders. You will help design data structures that not only support current business needs but also position the firm for future growth in cloud-based data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.We are seeking an energetic, creative, and highly collaborative architect who enjoys solving complex data challenges and designing scalable capabilities that can be adopted across the enterprise. This is an opportunity to influence foundational architecture in an environment where trusted data is increasingly central to digital transformation, intelligent automation, and responsible AI adoption.ResponsibilitiesTake accountability for individual deliverables and, at times, provide guidance to others by offering process and standards advice within your area of specializationUnderstand, apply, and advocate for Enterprise Architecture principles, clearly articulating the value of architecture to technology and business partnersManage and continuously improve the design and implementation of architecture processes, standards, and artifactsReview key design decisions with departmental architecture review boards and help guide sound architectural outcomesEnsure architecture decisions are made in alignment with standards, and that deviations are properly identified, assessed, documented, and communicated; escalate issues to Principal Architects and Senior Managers as neededParticipate in and lead reviews of in-flight projects, working closely with technical leads to address complex design challenges and provide hands-on support where neededEnsure solution architecture artifacts and related changes are documented according to process standards and maintained in the T. Rowe Price EA Library to support compliance, transparency, and reuseCoordinate with other enterprise architects as needed to align solution architecture with broader enterprise directionBring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous problems, working through them in a rational and practical wayBalance tactical needs with strategic goals when evaluating trade-offs and recommending solutionsDemonstrate flexibility in thinking and adapt architectural recommendations as new information or perspectives emergeContribute to continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to team practices, standards, and ways of workingQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, along with 5+ years of experience in data-intensive rolesProven track record of defining, implementing, and sustaining conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise data productsDemonstrated ability to establish, socialize, and govern enterprise standards for data modeling practices aligned with a target information architectureHands-on experience designing effective, scalable, and high-performing data models for both structured and unstructured data in modern cloud data ecosystems such as Snowflake and AWSStrong expertise in data mapping, lineage, classification, cataloging, and the application of enterprise-wide data standards and controlsCreative thinking in using AI capabilities to drive efficiency and accuracy for building data assets and collecting/storing contextWorking alongside our Data Governance team, DG tools and practices to ensure data context.Deep passion for data modeling and information architecture, with a strong belief in the value of well-structured data to improve understanding, reuse, and business outcomesHigh level of proficiency with data modeling tools such as SQLDBM, Hackolade, or similar technologies, including management of a central enterprise model repositoryStrong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience supporting data architecture that enables advanced analytics, AI applications, or intelligent data products, with an understanding of the importance of trusted, well-governed, and reusable data foundationsPreferred:5+ years of Data Architecture experience in Asset Management or a related financial services industryExperience working in highly regulated, data-intensive environments with strong governance, risk, and control expectationsFamiliarity with data architecture patterns that support AI/ML use cases, semantic consistency, and enterprise-scale information reuseFINRA RequirementsFINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.Work FlexibilityThis role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.Base Salary RangesPlease review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.$121,000.00 - $206,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers$133,000.00 - $227,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.$151,000.00 - $258,000.00 for the location of: New York, CaliforniaPlacement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. BenefitsWe value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you. Featured employee benefits to enrich your life: Competitive compensation Annual bonus eligibility A generous retirement plan Hybrid work schedule Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits Learn more about our benefits. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Baltimore, MDType: Full time