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Business Architecture Director

AT DTCC
DTCC

Business Architecture Director

Wrexham, United Kingdom

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

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 are 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:

The Business Architecture Director will be responsible for managing a team of Business Architects that will shape and enable the delivery of business strategies in close collaboration with business areas and IT. The Director will apply analytical frameworks and insights to understand client needs and current-state opportunities, and lead business and process reimagination efforts in support of DTCC's enterprise-wide transformation program. In addition, the Business Architecture Director will have high visibility and access to senior management, develop and manage key relationships with key executives and subject matter experts, find opportunities for the application of the business architecture approach, and influence our strategy and blueprint through robust analytical thinking, thought leadership and communication.

Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop a deep understanding of each business division's strategy, business model, operating model, processes, teams, and culture
  • Play a strategic thinker role and be bold in proposing future-state enterprise-wide business architecture blueprints and roadmaps to improve client satisfaction, efficiency and risk & resiliency
  • Lead current-state and future-state reimagination business & process analyses, and display effectiveness in applying an analytical approach to tackle "ill structured" problems and justify recommendations
  • Work with other Business Architects to find opportunities to develop cross-product capabilities
  • Lead teams, workstreams, projects and senior management meetings and presentations
  • Work in partnership with Business Units, IT and other partners to design and build sustainable solutions
  • Synthesize analysis into clear recommendations and findings that add value
  • Manage team priorities and book of work; develop talent, identify training and development needs
  • Create effective working relationships with senior management, business teams, and key subject matter experts
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities for application of business architecture approach
  • Foster a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and Agile methodology

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

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience


Talents Needed for Success:
  • Experience managing people or leading multi-functional teams
  • Ideally, prior experience in leading consulting firm(s) with strategy consulting experience
  • Experience in banking, capital markets, or financial operations preferred
  • Understanding of DTCC's industry landscape and familiarity and experience with buy-side, custodian flows, and middle-office products is a plus; experience in product strategy and product development is also a plus
  • Familiar with or able to quickly learn Business Architecture tools and concepts


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): Wrexham, UK
Job ID: DTCC-210200
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
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • 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
    • Pension
  • 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
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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