Enterprise Architect- VP

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Working as part of a small team of enterprise architects, govern the strategic architecture across Bank EMEA and the International Securities business

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery:

• Work across all technology domains including application, infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), data and security
• Develop and maintain architectural assets to support decision making and requests for information including from the regulator
• Conduct technical reviews of project designs, BAU changes, and other initiatives that impact the technology architecture
• Implement and operate processes and controls to govern the firms enterprise architecture
• Monitor industry innovations and trends, and their application to MUFG
• Promote and contribute Generative AI / Agentic tools adoption within EA and wider TEC department

Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure all activity fully complies with the appropriate policies, procedures and controls
• Strict adherence to change management and privileged production access management processes

Culture and Leadership:

• Promote the MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
• Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions.
• Find ways to strengthen working relationships with stakeholders, including business teams.
• Build relationships across the organisation, establishing a strong peer network.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience providing architectural solutions in a multi-entity, multi-regional financial services organisation
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
• Experience of reviewing and challenging cloud based solutions (Microsoft Azure, AWS etc)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Extensive experience of conducting design reviews
• Hands-on experience of architecture modelling and associated tooling (BizzDesign preferred)
• Knowledge of the applications, services and processes used within a Financial Services organisation
• Experience of designing complex technology solutions in a regulated environment
• Good understanding of software development practices, and project delivery lifecycles
• Expertise in Cloud based tools and technology architecture review
• Experience using Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot / Github copilot / Claude for EA workflow and code generation
• Nice to have) Experience using Generative AI tools for AI SDLC workflow

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical and problem solving skills

PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES:

• The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entitys performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.

MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:

• The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
• The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
• The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
• Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
• The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.