Enterprise Architecture Consultant

IT ENTRPRSE ARCHITECT CONSULTANTLOCAL TO NYC CANDIDATES ONLYOur client, a leading global investment bank, is seeking an Enterprise Architecture Consultant to join its New York City office.This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, driving architecture strategy and governance across capital markets platforms.This is a high-impact, front-office aligned role supporting trading, risk, and regulatory systems, with close interaction across U.S. and global teams.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Strategy & ExecutionDefine target-state architecture and multi-year transformation roadmapsTranslate business priorities (trading, risk, regulatory) into technology solutionsPartner with delivery teams to ensure architecture is actionable and implementedArchitecture Governance (Core Focus)Lead and support Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes in the U.S. regionEnforce architecture standards, design principles, and approval workflowsTrack cross-program risks, dependencies, and remediation plansCapital Markets & IntegrationDesign and oversee integration across trading, risk, and reporting platformsDefine API, service, and event-driven architecture patternsDrive consistency across legacy platforms and modern cloud-based systemsTechnology LeadershipEstablish reference architectures and engineering standardsEvaluate and guide adoption of cloud, microservices, and data platformsContribute to modernization initiatives across front- and middle-office systemsStakeholder EngagementPresent architecture strategy to senior technology and business stakeholdersTranslate complex technical topics into business-aligned outcomesCollaborate across global teams, including close alignment with overseas HQRequired Skills & Experience10-15 years of experience in IT, with strong architecture backgroundProven experience in enterprise or solution architecture within financial servicesStrong understanding of:Application architecture and system designIntegration patterns (APIs, messaging, event-driven systems)Cloud and hybrid infrastructure environmentsExperience with architecture governance, review boards, and design authority processesAbility to drive architecture decisions in a fast-paced delivery environmentCapital Markets Experience (Required)Hands-on experience with:Trading systems (equities, fixed income, derivatives)Risk and regulatory reporting platformsFamiliarity with high-availability, low-latency systems is a plusSoft SkillsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience working in globally distributed teamsAbility to balance structure (governance) with delivery speedComfortable navigating a matrixed, cross-cultural organizationPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a global bank or global financial institutionsFamiliarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAFExposure to regulatory-driven change initiativesWhat Makes This Role DifferentCloser alignment to front-office and revenue-generating systemsGreater emphasis on execution and delivery, not just governanceDirect interaction with U.S. business stakeholders and global leadershipOpportunity to influence modernization in a complex legacy environmentThis Role Is Best Suited For Someone WhoCan operate as an architect, governance lead, and problem solverIs comfortable working within legacy-heavy systems while driving incremental changeCan bridge U.S. delivery expectations with global governance structures