Head of Enterprise Architecture

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Basic information
Job role
Enterprise Architect
Career level
Director (10-20 years)
Keywords
Head of Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Enterprise Architecture - Banking
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Description
  • Define and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap to support business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Design and enforce technology standards, frameworks, and guidelines across applications, infrastructure, and data.
  • Collaborate with business, technology, and risk teams to ensure solutions are aligned with regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
  • Evaluate and select technology platforms, tools, and solutions to optimize scalability, security, and efficiency.
  • Review and approve architectural designs, ensuring consistency with enterprise standards and best practices.
  • Provide governance over project architecture to ensure adherence to EA principles and minimize technical debt.
  • Conduct impact assessments for new technology initiatives and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of architectural artifacts, reference models, and guidelines.
  • Mentor and lead the EA team, fostering a culture of innovation and compliance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture, or related field from a reputable university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or technology leadership within banking or financial services with 3 years in a leadership role managing teams or departments.
  • Desirable Certification / TOGAF 10 & COBIT 2019.
  • Strong understanding of CBE regulations, IT governance, and risk management frameworks.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms, core banking systems, digital banking technologies, and integration frameworks.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to lead complex transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
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Company information
Industry
Banking
Area
New Cairo