Enterprise Architect

Job Introduction

Main Responsibilities 

• Working with others in the Strategy and Architecture functions to help develop the IT Strategy based on business needs.
• Leading conversations with the business to identify, and assess appropriate technology and systems change initiatives in the context of the business and IT strategy.
• Planning and delivering the continual improvement of the overall technology architecture via projects and programmes in line with Handelsbanken’s strategic goals.
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders including business teams, strategic suppliers and internal technology teams
• Inputting into reports on business & operational architecture, including key issues, change initiatives and escalation of design decisions.
• Providing a level of oversight and support for programmes and projects and their associated architecture deliverables and ensuring that appropriate architectural governance is followed.
• Designing and maintaining Enterprise Architecture blueprints, and ensuring appropriate Enterprise Architecture artefacts, frameworks and patterns are developed and maintained as references for business and technology teams.
• Feeding into Risk and controls processes for IT Solution Architecture. Identifying all areas of risk, including Architectural, Technical and Security, managing them with the relevant stakeholders, and defining appropriate work to address or escalate as necessary.
• Providing architectural guidance and consultancy to the solution architecture teams and other areas of IT and the organisation as required.
• Providing technology, architecture, business and design expertise to business and project teams, including business case and design reviews, to ensure alignment of deliveries with overall business operational and technical strategies.
• Supporting implementation projects by assisting in the resolution of architecture and design issues.
• Ensuring that security is considered as part of the design and delivery process in consultation with the IT security teams.

Ideal Candidate

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• Broad knowledge of IT technologies, technical architectures and systems integration.
• Extensive experience as an architect in complex Financial Services organisations
• Ability to convey architecture through the use of a variety of communication techniques.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a variety of levels.
• Ability to manage the trade-offs that may be necessary between concept and delivery.
• Experience as a Lead or Enterprise Architect within a regulated industry
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders across a large multi-national commercial organisation
• Experience of transformation programmes covering complex legacy environments

Company Information 

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. 

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers. 

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. 

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information

At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.  

What is in it for you?

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development. 
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.  

There will be a two stage process with a mixture of technical and competency based questions.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk. 

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

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