Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

Application Deadline: 11/19/2026 Address: VIRTUAL59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO Job Family Group: Technology The Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing and governing enterprise technology solutions that align business strategy, applications, data, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies. This role operates at an enterprise level, providing architectural leadership across complex initiatives and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep financial services experience , strong expertise in AWS and Microsoft Azure , and practical experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to drive innovation and business value. This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to architect solutions that support digital transformation, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities • Design and architect enterprise-wide technology solutions spanning applications, data, infrastructure, cloud, and AI capabilities. • Develop and maintain architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance artifacts for assigned portfolios. • Create technical solution designs and recommendations that align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. • Lead the architecture and design of hybrid and cloud-native solutions utilizing AWS and Microsoft Azure. • Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and modernization. • Conduct proofs of concept and technology assessments to validate solution viability and business value. • Ensure architecture designs meet security, regulatory, risk management, and compliance requirements within a financial services environment. • Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and integration challenges, developing mitigation strategies to support successful delivery. • Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles, from business case development through implementation. • Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, and senior leaders to ensure technology solutions align with strategic objectives. • Lead architecture reviews and participate in governance processes to maintain architectural integrity across initiatives. • Support enterprise transformation programs and complex cross-functional projects involving multiple technology domains. • Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior leadership on technology strategy, cloud adoption, AI, and enterprise architecture best practices. • Apply sound risk management principles and ensure adherence to enterprise policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and security controls. Required QualificationsExperience • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology architecture roles. • Mandatory experience within the banking, financial services, wealth management, insurance, or capital markets sectors . • Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise technology solutions. • Experience leading architecture efforts across complex, highly regulated environments. • Demonstrated success supporting cloud transformation and modernization initiatives. • Experience incorporating AI, machine learning, or generative AI capabilities into enterprise technology solutions. Technical Expertise • Strong expertise architecting solutions on AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms. • Deep understanding of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures. • Expertise in enterprise application architecture, systems integration, APIs, and microservices. • Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and modern data platforms. • Advanced understanding of security architecture, identity management, encryption, and regulatory controls. • Experience designing resilient, scalable, and highly available technology solutions. • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance models, and technology strategy development. Leadership & Business Skills • Exceptional critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities. • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to influence executive and senior leadership teams through technical expertise and strategic insight. • Deep understanding of financial services operations, risk management, and regulatory requirements. • Strong communication, presentation, and consulting capabilities. • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Preferred Qualifications • AWS Solutions Architect Professional and/or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications. • Experience with enterprise AI strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, and AI governance frameworks. • Knowledge of modern data architecture, analytics, and cloud-native development practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr