Lead Architect

"I can be myself at work." You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness-and we're committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. "I can influence my income." You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. "I can lead a full life." You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we'll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones "I can succeed as a Lead Architect at Capital Group." As a Lead Architect, you will serve as the technical domain expert for solution architectures across Capital Group's corporate capabilities-including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Global Risk Management, Workplace Experience, Global Communications, and IT.You'llpartner with business and IT leaders to define the target state architecture and technology strategy, drive innovation and transformation, and enable solutions aligned with Capital Group's long-term strategic vision. Key ResponsibilitiesInclude: Strategic Architecture Leadership You willshapetarget state architecture and technology strategy for Capital Group Corporate Technology portfolio You willmaintaina deep understanding of the application portfolios, including their technical and functional health, and ensure alignment with business strategies and priorities. You will define current ("as-is") state and future ("to-be") state architectures. Youwilldeveloproadmaps to target states, including necessary interim state architectures to support the transition. You will stay current with technology and industry trends, incorporating relevant innovations into strategic planning. You will build andmaintainstrong relationships with business and IT partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic technology direction and architectural vision. Solution Delivery You will be the solution architect for high-impact programs and projects within the portfolios. You will develop solution architecture blueprints, POVs, and guide architectural decisions. You will conduct architecture reviews and provide hands-on guidance and support to development teams. You will ensure solution design and implementation conform to enterprise standards and strategicobjectives. Standards and Architecture Governance You will contribute and leverage enterprise technology standards, promote and follow the architecture governance processes. You will define and manage: Reference architecture Technology Standards Reusable reference implementation models, templates, libraires. You are familiar with shared enterprise platforms and their associated architecture, including cloudand dataplatforms, enterprise data lake, and AI platforms "I am the person Capital Group is looking for." You have abachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, ora relatedtechnical field. Youhave10+ years of experience managing technology portfolios supporting corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, and IT operations. You have10+ years of enterprise architecture experience, with a proventrack recordof defining target state architectures and roadmaps for large, complex portfolios. You havedemonstratedsuccess inleading digital transformation initiatives, including legacy modernization and large-scale vendor solution implementations. You have strong architecture andhands-onexperience with enterprise platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP. You have experience with cloud and data platforms including AWS, Azure, and Databricks. You have deepexpertisein modern application, data, and integration architectures. You haveproventhe abilityto evaluate emerging technologies and recommendimplementationpatterns and standards. You have hands-on experience with AI implementation, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Gateway, and GenAI integrations with platforms like SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow. You have strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. You have excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and inspire architects and engineers A backgroundin financial services or asset management is a plus. "I can apply in less than 4 minutes." You've reviewed this job posting and you're ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn't what you're looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community. "I can learn more about Capital Group." At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That's why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people's lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor. Southern California Base Salary Range: $201,683-$322,693 In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings. You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here . * Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.