Sr IT Business Architect

Description We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior IT Business Architect to lead the alignment of banking business objectives with modern technology capabilities. This role will be pivotal in driving application modernization , digital transformation, and enterprise architecture initiatives across the bank. The ideal candidate will have deep financial services experience, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to guide legacy‑to‑modern transitions in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Partner with business units (Retail, Commercial, Risk, Compliance, etc.) to define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies aligned with banking goals Lead the development of business capability models, value streams, and process architectures tailored to financial services Drive application modernization efforts , including legacy system assessments, cloud migration strategies, and adoption of modern platforms (e.g., microservices, APIs, containers) Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive delivery of modernized applications Facilitate workshops to identify capability gaps, regulatory impacts, and transformation opportunities Support strategic planning, investment prioritization, and portfolio governance for IT initiatives Ensure architecture compliance with banking regulations (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, FDIC), data privacy standards, and internal governance frameworks Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud-native platforms, low‑code tools) for applicability in banking operations Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience in IT architecture or business analysis within banking or financial services. 7+ years of experience leading application modernization initiatives in a regulated environment. 7+ years of experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK) and business capability modeling. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical audiences Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence strategic direction Strong understanding of banking operations, products, and regulatory landscape Certifications such as TOGAF, CBAP, Certified Business Architect, or PMP Experience with core banking transformation, digital onboarding, open banking, and cloud‑native architectures Familiarity with architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardoq, Sparx EA) and agile delivery models Exempt Status Yes – not eligible for overtime pay. No – eligible for overtime pay. Workplace Type Office Our approach to Office Workplace Type: Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington Bancshares, Inc.