Chief Architect – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Our client, a leading global financial services institution, is seeking a Chief Architect – Artificial Intelligence (AI) to define and lead the enterprise AI and data architecture strategy within a capital markets environment.

This is a newly created leadership role focused on driving the cloud-native re-architecture of internally developed platforms , while integrating SaaS and third-party solutions into a cohesive, scalable architecture aligned to front-to-back business needs.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Define and own the enterprise AI and data architecture, aligned to business, trading, and risk priorities
2. Lead the modernisation of legacy platforms into cloud-native architectures, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance
3. Architect and evolve AI/ML platforms, including data pipelines, model lifecycle, and deployment frameworks
4. Ensure alignment to low-latency and high-performance requirements across capital markets use cases
5. Integrate SaaS and external data/analytics platforms into the broader enterprise architecture
6. Establish architectural standards across cloud, data, and AI domains, including governance and best practices
7. Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align architecture with product and revenue objectives

To qualify for this role, you will require:

1. 18+ years experience in architecture and engineering leadership roles within complex environments
2. Strong background in distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud-native architecture
3. Proven experience leading large-scale platform modernisation and cloud transformation
4. Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures and data ecosystems
5. Strong experience within capital markets (essential), including front-to-back platforms
6. Track record of operating in global, matrixed organisations
7. Ability to engage and influence at senior executive level

Please contact Guy Erricker - email your cv directly in word format to guy@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.