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Our client is redefining the landscape of financial services with a cutting-edge platform that delivers seamless, secure, and user-centric solutions. Located in the vibrant tech hub of Salt Lake City, often hailed as the “Silicon Slopes,” they are building a world-class team to drive their next phase of exponential growth. We are seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Enterprise Architecture to join their executive leadership team and architect the future of their technology ecosystem. As the VP of Enterprise Architecture, you will be the principal architect and strategic technology leader responsible for the overall design, integrity, and evolution of the company’s technology landscape. This is a highly influential role that sits at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution. You will be tasked with creating a comprehensive architectural vision and roadmap that not only supports current business objectives but also anticipates future needs, ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient, secure, and adaptable. You will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and work in close collaboration with leaders across product, engineering, and operations to ensure that our technology strategy is a key enabler of our corporate mission. Your leadership will be pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, guiding the organization through complex technical challenges and opportunities. Key Responsibilities of VP, Enterprise Architecture with a FinTech Platform – Salt Lake City, UT Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development Define, articulate, and champion the long-term enterprise architecture vision and strategy, ensuring it is tightly aligned with the company’s business goals. Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap that outlines the evolution of our applications, data, and infrastructure. Architectural Governance and Standards Establish and lead a robust architectural governance framework, including an Architecture Review Board (ARB). Define and enforce architectural principles, standards, patterns, and best practices across all engineering teams to ensure consistency, quality, and reusability. Leadership and Mentorship Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of solution, data, and infrastructure architects. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and professional growth. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across the organization. Technology Innovation and Evaluation Stay at the forefront of emerging technology trends, particularly within the FinTech space (e.g., AI/ML in finance, blockchain applications, open banking, cloud-native technologies). Lead research, evaluation, and prototyping of new technologies and platforms to drive competitive advantage. Platform Scalability and Resilience Oversee the design of a highly available, scalable, and performant platform capable of handling significant transactional volume growth. Champion modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing to enhance system agility and resilience. Security and Compliance by Design Integrate security and compliance into the fabric of the architecture. Partner with the CISO to ensure all architectural designs adhere to stringent security standards and comply with relevant financial regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR). Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a key strategic partner to the CTO, Chief Product Officer, and other executive stakeholders. Effectively communicate complex architectural concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences to build consensus and drive alignment. Financial and Resource Management Collaborate on technology budget planning and investment decisions. Analyze the total cost of ownership and return on investment for architectural initiatives and technology choices to ensure fiscally responsible innovation. Requirements for the VP, Enterprise Architecture with a FinTech Platform – Salt Lake City, UT Extensive Experience A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology, with at least 7 years in a senior architecture leadership role (e.g., Director of Architecture, Principal Architect, VP). FinTech Domain Expertise Deep and demonstrable experience within the FinTech or financial services industry is mandatory. Strong understanding of core financial concepts, payment processing, lending systems, or investment platforms. Technical Acumen Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, large-scale, distributed systems in a high-growth environment. Expert-level knowledge of public cloud platforms, preferably AWS (Amazon Web Services), with experience in designing cloud-native architectures. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional is highly preferred. Hands-on experience with modern architectural patterns including microservices, API-first design, event-driven architecture (using technologies like Kafka, Kinesis, or RabbitMQ), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong proficiency in data architecture, including relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases, data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance. In-depth knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles. A comprehensive understanding of robust NIST Cybersecurity Framework principles and best practices for building secure and compliant systems. Leadership and Influence Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a team of senior architects and engineers. Proven ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization, from individual engineers to the C-suite. Strategic Mindset Ability to think strategically, connecting the dots between business needs, market trends, and technology possibilities. Must be able to translate business strategy into a tangible and executable technology roadmap. Communication Skills Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. Capable of articulating a compelling vision and defending architectural decisions with clarity and data. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Benefits & Perks Offered Competitive Compensation A highly competitive base salary, a significant annual performance-based bonus, and a meaningful equity package. Comprehensive Health & Wellness Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents with generous employer contributions. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Retirement Planning A robust 401(k) plan with a competitive company match to help you plan for your future. Generous Time Off A flexible and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, coupled with company-paid holidays, to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Professional Growth A dedicated annual budget for professional development, including conferences, certifications, and continuing education. Modern Workspace A state-of-the-art office in the heart of Salt Lake City, designed for collaboration and innovation, complete with catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen, and fitness facilities. Relocation Support A comprehensive relocation package is available for exceptional candidates moving to the beautiful Salt Lake City area. How to Apply This is a unique opportunity to shape the technological foundation of a future leader in the FinTech industry. If you are a transformative architecture leader with a passion for building scalable, world-class platforms, we want to hear from you. To be considered for this pivotal role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. JRG Partners is managing this exclusive search. For more information or to explore other opportunities within our portfolio, please visit JRG Partners’ FinTech & Financial Services Technology practice. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.