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M&T Bank Enterprise Architect - Consumer Banking in Buffalo, New York
Summary
Collaborate with domain technology leadership to create an end-to-end vision for the overall technology landscape of the Consumer Bank domain / function as well as how it connects to the broader Enterprise technology landscape, including aligning to the enterprise Architecture standards.
Responsibilities
Understand both enterprise and domain vision and roadmap, and articulate their implication to the technology capabilities, and overall technology landscape for that specific domain
Maintain domain level value chains
Support alignment of architectural / technology principles and standards for domain with enterprise guidance
Identify, analyze, review, and evaluate ideas and opportunities to support the product roadmap with technologies for the targeted domain
Participate in the planning and execution of strategic initiatives that require architecture guidance
Provide architectural oversight within the domain / function across architecture areas – application, data, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integration
Develop domain-specific technology / architecture roadmaps based on specific needs
Conduct analysis to determine best path / opportunities for solving domain problems that may include new products, new platforms, or system enhancements
Engage with initiative delivery teams to communicate and promote alignment with the domain architecture
Consult with delivery teams regarding the most critical or complex domain architecture areas
Participate in and support the governance process including artifact reviews, presenting to the Architecture Peer Review Group and the Architecture Review Board to ensure compliance
Understand business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise systems and application and gaps to drive future state roadmap
Contribute to reference architecture patterns
Understand cybersecurity principles; identify and address impacts to ensure solutions comply with best practices
Understand corporate technology standards and ensure solutions fully comply; recommend exceptions where appropriate
Understand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies and determine their potential impact on the domain
Identify the principles, guidelines, standards, and patterns related to assigned domain to ensure decisions are aligned with the enterprise’s technology future-state architecture vision
Facilitate the evaluation and selection of new enterprise software product and platforms
Understand and adhere to M&T’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the company’s risk appetite; identify risk-related issues needing escalation
Support an environment that promotes diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand
Complete other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Knowledge of core banking platforms, branch and teller platforms, mortgage lending, customer service systems, card, payments, web/mobile channels
Knowledge of small business & business processes
Breadth of knowledge across business, application, data, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integration architecture
Strong strategic planning capabilities with a consulting mindset and proven architecture modelling skills
Ability to connect across disparate parts of the organization and understand domain implications of enterprise priorities
Good understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong presentation skills
Excellent analytical skills like technical translator, abstraction, pattern recognition, logical and holistic thinking
Excellent technical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of commercial and institutional banking processes
Preferred Skills
Consumer banking visionary with a focus on researching and driving innovation.
Knowledge of marketing tech stack, customer segmentation and propensity analytics
Knowledge of all components of an enterprise technical architecture
Strong understanding of application architecture and development methodologies, infrastructure and network architecture and cybersecurity
Prior experience working with developers in an in-and-out outsourced environment
Relevant certifications in Enterprise Architecture discipline, or other domain-relevant disciplines
Prior experience with Agile Scrum and Scaled Agile
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience
Preferred Education
- Graduate degree in a business or technical discipline
Required Experience
Experience working in two or more technical roles related to consumer banking
A minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience
Preferred Experience
Experience working in financial services industry in a consumer/retail domain
Experience in driving and delivering innovation within the realm of consumer banking
Experience in at least two Information Technology solution development disciplines, including technical architecture, infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, database management or Information Technology (IT) operations
Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
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Location:
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.