Deputy Head of Enterprise Architecture (Director Level)

Job description

​A leading international financial institution is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Head of Enterprise Architecture (Director level) to drive enterprise-wide architecture strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping the technology vision, strengthening architectural governance, and ensuring alignment between IT and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technology direction.

• Establish and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, governance model, policies, and standards across all domains.

• Lead architecture and security reviews for key strategic projects, ensuring solutions meet enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

• Drive architecture governance, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with security and regulatory guidelines.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture for large-scale, complex environments—preferably within banking or financial services.

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture governance, policy design, and compliance frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of EA methodologies such as TOGAF or Zachman.

• Experience designing and managing cloud architectures (hybrid, public, or private) and enterprise-grade systems.

• Solid understanding of core banking systems, digital banking, payment gateways, and cybersecurity principles.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.

Please contact Jackie Panopio at +65 6950 0369 or JackieP@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.:R1332082