Company Description Welcome to Advance Thinking , your number one boutique IT recruitment agency dedicated to revolutionizing IT recruitment in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. We are a boutique consultancy known for delivering high-quality IT talent and advisory solutions to Australia’s leading organisations. We move fast, think differently, and back our people. About the Role You’ll be responsible for leading architecture strategy and oversight across multiple domains. Working closely with business leaders, product owners, and executive stakeholders, you’ll align enterprise vision with delivery roadmaps and ensure architectural consistency across transformation initiatives. The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for developing and implementing business, technical, application, enterprise, and solution architectures. Key Responsibilities Drive architecture vision and governance across multiple portfolios Guide solution development to ensure alignment with enterprise blueprints and business goals Mentor and lead architects and SMEs across programs Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence strategic direction Oversee architecture patterns, standards, and compliance in delivery What You’ll Do Drive architecture vision, strategy, and governance across portfolios Guide solution development to align with enterprise blueprints and business goals Mentor and lead architects and SMEs across programs Engage senior leaders to influence strategic direction Oversee architecture patterns, standards, and compliance in delivery What We’re Looking For 10 years in enterprise/solution architecture, including 3 years in a lead or practice management role Deep domain expertise in Wealth & Capital Markets, including: Investment management platforms & portfolio administration systems Superannuation, retirement income, and insurance products Capital markets operations, trading platforms, and risk management systems Financial advice and client relationship management (CRM) solutions Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (ASIC, APRA, financial markets standards) Experience leading digital transformation in wealth services, such as adviser tools, client portals, and self-service member platforms Skilled in system integration across banking, investment, and insurance platforms Strong stakeholder engagement skills (including C-level) Familiarity with Agile delivery and complex vendor ecosystems Relevant certifications (TOGAF, ITIL) highly regarded Why Join Us? You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping architecture outcomes for leading organisations, backed by a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, delivery excellence, and people first. competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work on impactful transformation programs.
