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DTCC

Associate Director Enterprise Architecture Governance

London, United Kingdom

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

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The impact you will have in this role:

As an Associate Director of Enterprise Architecture Governance, you will collaborate with IT SMEs, Architecture Review Board (ARB) members, Business Partners, the System Delivery Process (SDP) user community, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure the continuous improvement of our Enterprise Architecture Governance process, which is critical to our internal and external clients. You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of DTCC's governance, standards and policies, ARB, and system delivery processes. You will use your understanding to identify and target inefficiencies and difficulties in our Enterprise Architecture Governance process.

Additionally, you'll proactively identify improvements to the Enterprise Architecture Governance process, outline problems, and write proposals for enhancement solutions, while serving as a trusted coach and mentor to team members. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your multi-tasking abilities in managing multiple tasks/projects across the enterprise with the support of an extremely dedicated team in this lively and exciting role.

Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Build partnerships and facilitate discussions through various channels across the enterprise to establishing and maintaining guidelines, standards, and processes for the development, implementation, and management of an organization's IT architecture.
  • Develop and maintain a governance framework that defines the roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for IT architecture governance, including the creation/maintenance of a governance board or committee that supervises the IT architecture.
  • Envisioning, leading, and guiding the development of overall solution architecture compliance with IT architecture
  • Support audit and regulatory needs by identifying and proactively remediating potential findings, mitigating risks, and providing reports that summarize potential impact
  • Establishing and maintaining the link between the implementation of the architecture, the architectural strategy and objectives embodied in the enterprise architecture, and the strategic objectives of the business
  • Providing a fundamental control mechanism for ensuring the effective implementation of the architecture
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulatory obligations with increasing reliance on automation.
  • Create and maintain effective documentation for memorializing architecture principles, decisions, and standards and for our team's processes and procedures.
  • Be a critical thinker who can proactively identify potential Enterprise Architecture governance process improvements by studying current practices and business functions, gathering information, evaluating output requirements, and designing modifications.
  • Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses into strategic decision making and act autonomously on decisions.
  • Understand and communicate operational impact of proposed changes.
  • Coordinate enhancements and changes that affect many collaborators such as the PPM Team, JIRA Team, Release Management Team, and Change Management Team, while actively participating in the implementation of approved changes
  • Encourage and accept positive change and influence others to adapt to change by demonstrating the execution of new concepts and ways of working.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills with a special emphasis on two-way communication - hearing feedback and articulating reasoning for changes.
  • Demonstrate reliability and be accountable for independent completion of assigned projects, processes, and programs by taking necessary actions to continuously meet required deadlines and goals.

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Talents Needed for Success:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of proven experience using the system delivery life cycle by applying agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Proven experience includes architecture governance, project management, scrum mastery, writing requirements, functional specs, wireframing, control testing.
  • Must have experience working on large scale improvement projects as well as handling day-to-day operational requests.
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at any given point, strong relationship building skills & communication skills.
  • Good understanding of architecture concepts and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Experience with governance processes and Control Frameworks.
  • Experience in Information Technology with an understanding of applications and data.
  • Collaboration skills and the ability to quickly shift focus between multiple tasks/projects.
  • Good influencing skills and the ability to facilitate effective meetings with business and technology and handle deliverables and takeaways.
  • Strong drive to learn, continuously improve processes.

Additional Qualifications/ Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of the System Delivery Process and the Architecture Governance Practice
  • Proficiency and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint)
  • Knowledge of wireframing, JIRA, Power BI
  • Ability to adopt a collaborative approach to requirements development and refinement.
  • Demonstrable ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
  • Initiative-taking, critical, with the ability to adapt to change and challenging demands.
  • Meticulous, analytical, and inquisitive
  • Extremely organized with strong time management skills

Who We Are:

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: DTCC-207916
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)