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About the Role

FHLBank San Francisco is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture & Innovation to be the enterprise-level authority for technology standards, architecture governance, and innovation validation. This permanent role reports to the CIO and acts as an overlay function across all technology pillars, setting guardrails for technology initiatives without owning delivery, and governing AI architecture, cloud standards, and emerging technology adoption.

Responsibilities

Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards across all technology functions.
Run the Architecture Review Board (ARB) as a mandatory governance gate for all significant technology decisions.
Develop and maintain reference architectures for cloud infrastructure, data integration, application patterns, and AI systems.
Own the technology standards library.
Conduct architecture assessments of proposed solutions and provide binding guidance.
Ensure architecture alignment across all business units and technology delivery programs.
Define and enforce AI architecture guardrails.
Partner with the CDAO to ensure AI systems are built on architecturally sound and governable foundations.
Govern the architecture of agentic AI systems, LLM integrations, and automation pipelines.
Represent architecture in all AI governance forums and the AI Center of Excellence.
Own the cloud governance framework.
Partner with the Head of Operational Excellence to ensure cloud engineering follows established architecture patterns.
Define the cloud adoption roadmap and technology rationalization strategy.
Govern vendor and platform selection decisions.
Lead the innovation validation function.
Establish a structured pilot-to-production framework.
Maintain horizon scanning capability across cloud, AI, fintech, and regulatory technology.
Represent the bank in external technology forums, vendor briefings, and industry architecture working groups.
Lead and develop a team of solutions architects.
Build the architecture capability of the organization broadly.
Operate as a peer and partner to the CDAO, Head of Operational Excellence, and SVP of Digital & Product Engineering.
Present architecture strategy, standards adoption, and technology risk posture to the Board of Directors and Technology & Operations Committee.
Serve as the primary technology architecture authority in FHFA examinations and internal audit reviews.
Partner with the CISO on security architecture integration and with the CRO on technology risk management.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive technology experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership.
Demonstrated experience operating in a regulated financial institution.
Proven track record running an enterprise Architecture Review Board with real enforcement authority.
Experience governing cloud architecture at enterprise scale (AWS preferred).
Experience presenting technology architecture strategy to executive leadership and boards of directors.
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks.
Strong working knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS), microservices, API design, data integration patterns, and security architecture.
Experience defining AI/ML architecture standards and governing AI system design in production environments.
Familiarity with enterprise platforms including Oracle, Calypso, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, DevSecOps patterns, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
Strong executive communication skills.
Track record of saying no effectively.
Experience at a Federal Home Loan Bank, GSE, or similar federally regulated financial institution.
Familiarity with FHFA examination processes and regulatory technology expectations.
TOGAF 9 or 10 certification.
Experience governing agentic AI or LLM-based system architectures in a regulated environment.
Experience with Calypso treasury/capital markets platform architecture.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture Governance
AI Architecture
Cloud Governance
Innovation & Emerging Technology
Leadership & Team Development
Executive & Regulatory Engagement
TOGAF
AWS
Microservices
API Design
Data Integration Patterns
Security Architecture
AI/ML Architecture Standards
Oracle
Calypso
Workday
Salesforce
ServiceNow
CI/CD Pipeline Architecture
DevSecOps
Infrastructure-as-Code
Agentic AI
LLM Integrations

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years of progressive technology experience
5+ years in enterprise architecture leadership

Education Level

TOGAF certification strongly preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$260k to $285k

Benefits

Annual incentive award opportunities
Retirement benefits
Health and welfare benefits

About the Company

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is a cooperative, wholesale bank that helps meet community credit needs by providing readily available, competitively priced credit products and services to member financial institutions through all phases of the economic cycle.
Our members include commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions headquartered in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Equal Opportunity

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in employment (e.g., employees, applicants) and in contracting (e.g., suppliers, vendors) regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to cultivating a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and are dedicated to fostering vibrant communities by serving as a reliable source of liquidity and resources for affordable housing and economic development.