Enterprise Architect for Core Business Capabilities squad

MiniEnterprise Architecture Division – Enterprise Architect

Division

You will be joining the Enterprise Architecture (EA) division at Euroclear, a leading post-trade financial market infrastructure.

The EA division is an experienced and multi-disciplinary group of architects responsible for:

• Defining the enterprise architecture directions & standards, aligned to the company strategies & goals;
• Defining the investment plan to develop or transform technology roadmap and the IT capabilities supporting the business units' strategies;

Role

You will be joining the 'Core Business Capabilities squad', in charge of managing the architecture for our Core Business Capabilities (such as Settlement, Collateral). As an Enterprise Architect, you will guide the execution of the Euroclear Strategy and IT Transformation for this area.

Key Responsibilities

• Enable Strategy: Analyze business and technology trends, assess emerging technologies, identify gaps between business goals and current application landscapes, and propose inclusive, forward-thinking solutions.
• Deliver target and transition architectures for Core services: Articulate the strategic objectives & drivers, identify the capability gaps, develop and syndicate a future state & roadmap with senior leadership
• Guide Implementation: Monitor application landscape evolution, manage technical debt, and ensure alignment with strategic roadmaps.
• Support Delivery: Define architecture standards, reference patterns, principles, and guardrails. Collaborate with teams to promote consistency and shared understanding.
• Advise Stakeholders: Provide expert guidance on strategy, delivery, and transformation in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Grow the Practice: Contribute to continuous improvement of architecture services in a supportive, inclusive environment

Candidate Profile

• Degree in business, IT, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in enterprise and solution architecture, software development, business analysis, or related areas.
• Understanding of business and technology operating models, strategic planning, cost-benefit analysis, agile frameworks, and/or IT service delivery.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, event-driven systems, data management & platforms, and application integration.
• Experience with digital transformation, platform integration, and aligning IT with business strategies.
• Clear and respectful communicator who collaborates effectively and builds good relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Motivated, thoughtful, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in Capital Markets, steering initiatives transforming core critical business services, e.g. legacy modernisations, digital assets, TOGAF certification, and knowledge of architectural frameworks and tools are a plus.

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Our part of the deal

We offer an excellent opportunity to practice and develop your talents in a highly enthusiastic, motivated and passionate team. The exposure to a wide variety of topics (across functional & technical domains) and stakeholders (across divisions, business lines & locations) as well as the opportunity to influence and provide direction for Euroclear's most strategic files make it both a challenging but unique position to further develop your career.

ABOUT US

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.