Robert Walters
VP Business Architect - Global Investment Bank
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VP Business Architect – Transformation & Change Management (EMEA) – London
About the Role
A leading international banking group is seeking an experienced VP Business Architect to join their London-based Transformation and Change Management team. This is a critical role offering a unique opportunity to drive strategic change and shape the future of a major financial institution, supporting its ambitious growth agenda across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
As the key player in shaping the strategic direction of transformation initiatives, this role will focus on designing and implementing the Target State Business Architecture, fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Core Duties & Accountabilities
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Design & Implement Target State Business Architecture
- Develop a comprehensive Target State Business Architecture (TSBA) for all departments and legal entities within EMEA, including:
- Capability maps
- Operating models
- Value streams
- Business service models
- Ensure alignment with the organisation’s long-term growth strategy, risk appetite, compliance requirements, and regulatory landscape.
- Develop a comprehensive Target State Business Architecture (TSBA) for all departments and legal entities within EMEA, including:
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Technology Architects, Data Specialists, Compliance, Risk Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and senior business leaders to create holistic, integrated solutions that support data-driven decision-making.
- Bridge the gap between stakeholder expectations, technical capabilities, and business outcomes.
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Develop & Manage Implementation Roadmaps
- Create detailed, phase-by-phase roadmaps to ensure smooth adoption of the Target State Architecture.
- Balance competing priorities (cost, timeline, and risk) to maximise business impact while minimising disruption. -Monitor progress and iteratively refine roadmaps to adapt to changing business needs.
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Ensure Alignment & Governance
- Support project and programme teams by validating that all deliverables comply with the approved TSBA and roadmap.
- Facilitate alignment between operational projects and strategic transformation goals.
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Document & Maintain Architecture Assets
- Keep current-state and target-state architecture documents (humans, processes, and data) up-to-date to support continuous improvement.
- Provide clear, accessible business and technology design documentation for stakeholders.
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Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship
- Establish and promote best practices in business design, process engineering, and transformation governance.
- Mentor junior architects and knowledge specialists to build internal expertise.
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Requirements
(Note: The original description does not enumerate explicit qualifications; effective candidates will typically demonstrate the following attributes for this senior role:)
- 10+ years of experience in business architecture, transformation programmes, or strategic consulting, preferably within financial services.
- Proven track record in designing and leading large-scale business architecture projects.
- Deep understanding of operational models, capability frameworks, and end-to-end value streams.
- Experience working with quartered or regulated industries, especially finance (banks, insurers, or investment firms).
- Strong sensibility for balancing business strategy with execution risk.
- Excellent stakeholder management—ability to influence senior executives across global EMEA operations.
- Technical fluency with e.g., business process modeling, data connectivity, and risk compliance tools.
- Ability to present complex designs clearly to non-technical leaders.
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