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Santander

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Madrid
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5-7 years in IT architecture, a relevant degree, strong business-tech alignment, Agile expertise, leadership skills, English fluency, and occasional travel availability.
  • You will define architectures and standards for Risk & Compliance and Consumer Lending, update solution catalogues, ensure compliance with guidelines, support governance, guide project teams, and drive innovation.

Requirements

  • 5 – 7 years of experience in relevant IT functions including architecture.
  • Bachelor´s degree or similar in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
  • Strong strategic view to align technological solutions to business needs through a holistic view and knowledge of business processes and technology. Experience in the banking sector and in particular in consumer business will be highly valued.
  • Experienced in managing architecture frameworks, tools and artifacts. Familiar with blueprints, reference architectures, application maps, solutions designs, …
  • Proven expertise in Agile methodologies will be highly considered.
  • Soft skills are as important as hard skills in this role. Leadership, communication, negotiation, collaboration, consensus building, … are key factors when networking with multidisciplinary teams from corporation, countries, headquarters, factories, partners and vendors.
  • High level of written and spoken English, as you will be interacting with numerous colleagues from countries across Europe using English language for all of them.
  • Sporadic availability to travel (3-4 times a year as average) if necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Defining target reference architectures, new standards, patterns, archetypes… specially in the following Business Domains: Risk & Compliance and Consumer Lending processors.
  • Maintaining and updating, when appropriate, the common catalogue of solutions for SCF in alignment with the Global catalogue, with special attention to the following Business Domains: Risk & Compliance and Consumer Lending processors.
  • Ensuring global and local solution architectures follow the guidelines set by the reference architectures, using assets reflected into the IT Assets catalogue.
  • Supporting the CTO function in SCF with special focus in countries oversight and governance, supporting the proper function of governance bodies (sourcing / products tables, committees, forums, …) and measuring and reporting corresponding CTO KPIs.
  • Providing support and guidance to solutions architects, technical leads and project managers throughout lifecycle of projects with special attention to SCF countries.
  • Fostering continuous innovation and ways of working, promoting initiatives to evaluate new technologies and solutions and special attention to new Agile ways of working within Santander Consumer.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Enterprise Architect position?

The primary location for the Enterprise Architect position is Boadilla, Spain.

What experience is required for the Enterprise Architect role?

The role requires 5 to 7 years of experience in relevant IT functions, including architecture.

Is there a specific educational background preferred for this position?

Yes, a Bachelor's degree or similar in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred.

What are the main business domains of focus in this role?

The main business domains of focus are Engagement, Risk & Compliance, and Consumer Lending.

Will the Enterprise Architect have to interact with colleagues across Europe?

Yes, the Enterprise Architect will interact with numerous colleagues from various countries across Europe, primarily using English.

Is there an emphasis on Agile methodologies for this position?

Yes, proven expertise in Agile methodologies will be highly considered for this role.

Are there any travel requirements for the Enterprise Architect position?

Yes, there is sporadic availability to travel, approximately 3 to 4 times a year if necessary.

What soft skills are important for this position?

Important soft skills include leadership, communication, negotiation, collaboration, and consensus building.

Does Santander value diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Santander prides itself on being an organization that offers equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture, and disability.

Will the Enterprise Architect need to provide support to solutions architects and project managers?

Yes, the Enterprise Architect will provide support and guidance to solutions architects, technical leads, and project managers throughout the lifecycle of projects.

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Mission & Purpose

Santander is a leading global bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain, and is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation. It provides a wide range of financial products and services, including personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and insurance. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia, Santander's mission is to help people and businesses prosper by offering customer-centric solutions. Its purpose is to support growth and innovation while fostering responsible banking practices to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.