Who we’re looking forWe are seeking a high-calibre, hands-on Head of Architecture to lead the definition and evolution of business architecture across our Asset Management Business.This role is pivotal in ensuring that enterprise strategy, operating models, and cross-domain business capabilities are clearly defined, aligned, and translated into scalable platform outcomes.You will operate at the intersection of business strategy, operating model design, and platform enablement, ensuring coherence across Investment, Client, Group Operations, Data, and Finance business aligned domains.As a senior leader, you will embed a strong business architecture discipline within a platform-centric operating model, driving clarity, standardisation, and measurable business value across the organisation.About SchrodersSchroders is a global investment manager, helping institutions, intermediaries, and individuals meet their financial goals and prepare for the future. With over 200 years of heritage and c.5,000 employees globally, we combine long-term perspective with continuous innovation to adapt to evolving markets and technologies.The teamThe Asset Management Platform (AMP) is a global technology change and delivery organisation responsible for the platforms that underpin Schroders’ investment, client and operational capabilities across public and private marketsAMP brings together a set of business-aligned technology platforms—including Client, Investment, Group Operations, Data and Finance—into a single, integrated asset management capability, enabling consistent, scalable and value-driven outcomes across the firm.Operating within a platform-centric model, teams are aligned to business outcomes while leveraging shared enterprise capabilities across architecture, data, engineering and delivery to drive standardisation, reuse, and speed of execution.Asset Management Platform – Analysis & DesignThe Analysis & Design function is a core enterprise level capability within the Asset Management Platform, accountable for shaping the future direction of the firm's technology and business capabilities. Operating across all business aligned domains, the team provides leadership in business analysis, architecture, operating model design, strategic analysis and product management, ensuring investment is aligned to business priorities and enterprise outcomes. Through the definition of common standards, reusable design patterns and platform-wide governance, the function drives consistency, simplification and scalability, enabling the organisation to accelerate change, optimise cost, and realise the full potential of data, AI and platform-based operating models.Architecture plays a central role in achieving this by:Defining enterprise-wide capability models and value streamsEnsuring alignment across platforms and business domainsDriving standardisation, simplification, and convergenceEnabling data- and AI-driven transformation at scaleThe Head of Architecture will provide the structural backbone linking strategy to execution, ensuring that business intent is consistently realised across the platform ecosystem.What you’ll doDefine and lead the business architecture vision, framework, and standards across the Asset Management PlatformEstablish and maintain enterprise-aligned capability models, value streams, and operating modelsEnsure traceability from strategy capabilities value streams processes platform enablementTranslate business and corporate strategy into clear, structured business architecture artefacts and roadmapsEnable enterprise-wide coherence and alignment across platform initiativesDefine and evolve target operating models across front-to-back functionsDrive simplification, standardisation, and scalability of business processes globallySupport the transition to platform-centric and product-aligned ways of workingOwn the enterprise business capability model aligned to GOPIdentify capability gaps, overlaps, and optimisation opportunities across domainsDefine and embed value metrics, OKRs, and benefits realisation frameworksEnsure alignment of business architecture across multiple platforms and domainsPartner with platform architects, domain architects, and enterprise architectureAct as a bridge between business strategy and platform design/deliveryEmbed data and AI considerations into business architecture designEnsure capabilities and processes are structured to leverage advanced analytics and AI insightsAlign with enterprise data strategy, governance, and platform capabilitiesEstablish and enforce business architecture governance, standards, and best practicesContribute to the broader enterprise architecture and design communityPromote consistency and quality in artefacts (capabilities, value streams, process maps, etc.)The knowledge, experience and qualifications you needProven experience in a senior Business Architecture leadership role in a complex, global organisationStrong understanding of asset management business models across front, middle, and back officeExperience operating within platform-led or product-based operating modelsDeep expertise in: Business capability modelling, Value stream mapping, Operating model design, End-to-end process architectureExperience aligning business architecture with technology and data platformsStrong ability to translate complex strategy into structured, actionable frameworksExperience supporting large-scale, cross-domain transformation programmesFocus on value delivery, outcomes, and measurable impactProven ability to influence senior stakeholders across business and technologyStrong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex conceptsExperience working across global, matrixed environmentsTechnology & Platform AwarenessStrong appreciation of modern technology concepts including Platform architectures, Data ecosystems, API and integration modelsAbility to ensure business intent is effectively realised in platform design and deliveryWhat you’ll be likeThe successful candidate will be a strategic and outcome‑driven architect, able to connect business priorities with clear, scalable technology direction. They will combine strong vision with pragmatism—defining long‑term platform strategy while making practical decisions that enable delivery at pace. With deep technical credibility, they will engage confidently across architecture, engineering and delivery teams, shaping solutions that are robust, aligned to enterprise standards and focused on delivering tangible business value.They will operate as a collaborative and influential leader within a complex, global environment, driving alignment across business and technology stakeholders. A strong advocate of simplification, standardisation and reuse, they will actively reduce complexity and drive convergence across the platform. Clear in their communication and accountable in their approach, they will take ownership for the platform’s evolution, contribute to the wider architecture community, and continuously apply emerging technologies—particularly data and AI—to enhance investment capabilities and outcomes.We recognise potential, whoever you areOur purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-03
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