Chief Intelligence Solution Architect

hackajob is collaborating with Vanguard to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.Chief Intelligence Solution ArchitectWe are seeking an S5 Chief Intelligence Solution Architect to define and integrate the next generation of intelligence systems that power decisions across the Personal Wealth (PW) business and U.S. Direct Investor (USDI) CX domains.This leader will operate within a mature and evolving ecosystem of existing analytic solutions, intelligence products, and digital experiences—aligning and advancing them into a cohesive, scalable intelligence architecture across PW and USDI.The role is accountable for ensuring that analytics, AI, and data capabilities are intentionally designed to feed, enable, and scale digital products that deliver intelligence to business crews, product owners, analysts, clients, and AI agents.Why This Role MattersPersonal Wealth and USDI already have strong analytic capabilities and emerging intelligence products. The opportunity—and challenge—is to connect them into a unified system.This role ensures that analytics becomes the engine powering digital products, client experiences, and AI-driven decisions across PW and USDI, unlocking greater scale, consistency, and business impact. PW & USDI Intelligence Architecture (Integrate, Not Replace)Define and evolve the end-to-end architecture for intelligence systems across PW and USDI, spanning data, analytics, AI/ML, and decision layersRecognize and leverage existing analytic solutions and products, aligning them into a unified ecosystem rather than rebuilding in isolationEstablish standards for semantic consistency, data models, and reusable intelligence components Solution Alignment & Ecosystem OrchestrationAct as the architectural integrator across multiple analytic solutions and platforms, ensuring they connect, interoperate, and compound valueAlign roadmaps so that existing and new analytic solutions intentionally produce outputs (signals, insights, predictions) that feed into shared intelligence and digital productsPromote modular, interoperable design patterns to reduce fragmentation Digital Product EnablementPartner with digital and product teams to identify, formalize, and scale intelligence-enabled digital productsEnsure analytic and AI systems are architected to directly support digital product delivery, not just offline analysisDesign pipelines and interfaces that enable real-time or near real-time intelligence delivery into products and workflows Roadmap Integration & StrategyOwn the integrated architecture roadmap across PW and USDI, aligning:Analytic solution roadmapsPlatform and engineering investmentsDigital product delivery timelinesEnsure investments are coordinated and sequenced to maximize business impact Decision Intelligence EnablementDrive the shift from fragmented insights to connected, decision-oriented intelligence systemsEnsure outputs are standardized, explainable, and actionable, enabling both human and AI-driven decisionsEmbed intelligence into operational workflows, client journeys, and automated systems Cross-Functional LeadershipPartner across analytics, engineering, product, UX, and business leadershipInfluence stakeholders to move from solution-level optimization to ecosystem-level value creationAdvance intelligence maturity and integration across PW and USDI Governance, Scalability, and TrustEstablish frameworks for governance, reuse, and lifecycle management of intelligence assetsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with domain standardsPromote consistency in how intelligence is defined, measured, and consumedWhat Success Looks LikeExisting analytic solutions are intentionally connected into a coherent intelligence ecosystem, not siloedDigital products consistently draw from shared, trusted intelligence layersClear lineage from data → analytics → intelligence → product/decision experienceMeasurable improvement in decision quality, speed, and adoption across crews, clients, and AI agentsQualifications10+ years in analytics, AI/ML, data architecture, or solution architectureExperience in complex, multi-solution environments, aligning across platforms, teams, and business domainsProven ability to drive roadmap alignment and integration at scaleProduct & Delivery LeadershipStrong product management mindset, with experience translating business needs into scalable, user-oriented solutionsDemonstrated project/program management capability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple dependenciesAbility to manage end-to-end solution lifecycle from concept through delivery and adoptionTechnical Consulting & ExecutionStrong background in technical consulting, solution design, and delivery execution in analytics or AI environmentsAbility to bridge business, product, and engineering perspectives, ensuring solutions are both technically sound and outcome-drivenExperience delivering production-grade analytics/AI capabilities embedded in digital productsTechnical & Functional ExpertiseDeep understanding of data ecosystems, analytics pipelines, AI/ML systems, and digital product integrationExperience with API-driven, modular, and platform-based architecturesStrong grasp of analytics as a driver of product experiences and client value, not just reportingLeadership & InfluenceAbility to align and simplify across highly distributed teams and solutionsStrong executive communication and cross-functional influenceTrack record of driving coherence from fragmented capabilitiesSpecial FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.How We WorkVanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.