Chief Architect, Consulting - Banking and Financial Services Utrecht • Cognizant

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Company Overview:

Cognizant is a leading provider of IT, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. We are committed to transforming our clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Cognizant Technology Consulting is changing the game in Data, Cloud and Generative AI based consultancy services. Tech Consulting is almost like a boutique consultancy inside of Cognizant that creates change in how technology is used and fosters an innovative engineering culture.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Architect to lead our architectural strategy and execution in the Banking and Financial Services domain. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern business platform architecture, including enterprise architecture views, hybrid Cloud strategies, IT4IT platforms, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and upcoming technologies. This role will be pivotal in driving our clients' digital transformation, and ensuring building resilient, fit for future modern business platforms having alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. This role will directly work with our strategic customers as technology partner and drive technology thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of architectural frameworks and solutions that support the Banking and Financial Services domain. Understanding of TOGAF and modern architecture patterns.
• Modern Business Platforms: Design and oversee the implementation of modern business platforms, including front to back business / IT platforms that enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Cloud Strategy: Develop and execute cloud strategies that leverage the latest technologies and best practices to ensure scalability, security, compliancy and cost-efficiency.
• IT4IT Platforms: Implement IT4IT platforms to streamline IT operations, improve service delivery, engineering and enhance overall IT governance.
• Generative AI and Agentic AI: Lead the integration of Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Technology Roadmap: Being a CTO/CIO advisor to drive / define IT Strategy, develop and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with business goals and anticipates future technology trends and disruptions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of architectural solutions.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and by promoting continuous learning and experimentation within the team. Work with delivery and commercial team to drive customer oriented innovation ideas to bring value.
• Governance: Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all projects.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 10 years in a leadership role within the Financial Services domain. Possessing a robust network of contacts and presence in professional organizations and industry forum. International experience supporting or driving global initiatives is a plus.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of modern business platform architecture, including Omni-experience and business platforms (like CRM, Finance, Core banking, Payment, Lending, Cards, Wealth Management)
• Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• AI Technologies: Strong knowledge of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven automation.
• Data Strategy and platforms
• IT4IT platforms, Developer Productivity, Security and upcoming new technologies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage complex stakeholders, technology leadership and drive organizational change. Experience in building results-oriented, high-performing consulting teams or organizations recognized for excellence. Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes; the embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values of: Start with a point of view; Seek data, build knowledge; Always strive, never settle; Work as one; Create conditions for everyone to thrive; Do the right thing, the right way
• Communication: Excellent consultative communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in cloud architecture, AI, or IT governance are a plus.

About Cognizant Technology Solution: Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

De Cognizant Community
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