Enterprise Architect

We are looking for a strong Enterprise Architect to look after the management of the business systems and IT related architecture models. You will evaluate the current business function and related issues and produce solid IT solutions. You will look at re-formulating the overall technology roadmap and ensure the current architectural principles are up to date and appropriate. You will need to map how the future state and recommend future technology capabilities and architectural design. As the principle onsite you will analyse the gaps in the as-is and target architecture and meet with senior executives to propose how the gaps identified can be addressed. You will develop the over architectural principles internally but also for the external client whom utilise the service. In turn you will then lead the architectural reviews and drive transformation. We are looking for a truly Enterprise level person with at least 15-20 years progressing through IT. The last 10 years you will have been focused at an architectural level across a generalised IT landscape. You will NEED to have experience working in financial services - ideally wealth, investment, finance, funds etc.. You will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of architectural principles /frameworks including TOGAF, FEA, Zachman etc.. and web architecture (SOA, EAI etc..)