Lead Architect- Risk & Compliance

Overview

We are looking for an experienced architect to support Risk & Compliance (R&C) Technology, providing architectural guidance across projects and programmes. The role will focus on solution design, target architecture, governance, risk management, and alignment with Group architecture standards.

Location

Sheffield-Based Hybrid

Duration

6 months contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and challenge solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Develop target and transition architectures for the assigned domain.
  • Represent architecture in governance forums and manage cross-programme dependencies and risks.
  • Support Build vs Buy decisions and Low-Code/No-Code governance.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, including the Compass platform and AI/GenAI programmes.
  • Provide architectural guidance and improve solution architecture capabilities across engineering teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within banking or financial services.
  • Experience in risk, compliance, or other complex technology environments.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture governance, target-state design, and technology strategy.
  • Ability to manage architectural risks, dependencies, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Support Build vs Buy decisions and Low-Code/No-Code governance.

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