Senior Enterprise Architect

Senior Enterprise ArchitectSince the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 14,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.A career at Citco isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to join Citco's Architecture team. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide architecture across applications, platforms, data, cloud, and emerging technologies, with AI and agentic automation as key enabling capabilities.The role focuses on setting direction, standards, and guardrails to ensure scalable, secure, and well-governed solutions across the organization.Job Duties in Brief:Enterprise Architecture & Strategy:Define and maintain enterprise architecture across application, data, integration, cloud, and platform domainsEstablish architecture principles, standards, and reference architecturesEnsure consistent adoption of enterprise patterns across technology initiativesIntegrate AI, automation, and analytics capabilities into the broader enterprise architectureAlign technology architecture with business strategy and long-term roadmapTechnical Leadership:Provide architectural leadership across major enterprise initiativesGuide solution architects and engineering teams on architecture decisionsDefine reusable architectural patterns and shared platform capabilitiesAct as a design authority for complex, cross-domain solutionsBalance innovation with stability, security, and operational maturityStandards & Governance:Establish governance models for platforms, integrations, data, and AI-enabled solutionsDefine security, compliance, and risk guardrails in collaboration with security and risk teamsReview solution designs for alignment with enterprise standardsEnsure architectural consistency across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem solutionsPromote observability, resiliency, and operational readiness by designSolution Design & Review:Review and approve AI solution designsEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture standardsIdentify opportunities for reusable componentsGuide teams on technical implementation approachesEvaluate new AI technologies and platformsEmerging Technology & Platform Evolution:Drive the evolution of Citco's AI platform capabilitiesEvaluate emerging technologies including AI/GenAI, automation, and data platformsDefine how AI capabilities are responsibly embedded into enterprise solutions.Define roadmap for platform capabilities and featuresGuide integration with existing enterprise systemsAbout You:10+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture rolesStrong background in large-scale, distributed enterprise systemsProven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architecturesHands-on understanding of data, integration, and platform architecturesExperience incorporating AI and automation into enterprise solutions (not limited to AI platforms)You should possess the following skills:Strong enterprise architecture frameworks, principles, and governance experienceDeep expertise in application, data, integration, and cloud architectureStrong programming background in Python and/or Node.js, with the ability to understand and guide implementation-level decisionsExtensive hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native design patterns (compute, storage, networking, serverless, IAM, etc.)Strong understanding of security, compliance, and risk considerationsExperience with API-driven and event-driven architecturesData architecture, governance, and integration patternsAbility to translate strategy into executable architectureClear technical communication with senior stakeholdersTechnical Expertise:AWS cloud platform (e.g., Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, Step Functions, IAM)Development using Python and/or Node.jsLarge Language Models and GenAI technologiesRAG architectures and implementation patternsCloud AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP)Enterprise integration patternsSecurity and compliance frameworksData architecture and governanceWhat We Offer:A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business.Opportunities for personal and professional career development.Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support.Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence.Our Benefits:Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.