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About the Role

As a Business and Technical Architect in EY's Canadian Banking Technology Consulting team, you will lead technical architecture strategy and large-scale transformation delivery for financial institutions. You will advise senior stakeholders on complex technology transformations, define architectural vision, and lead teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale banking technology programs, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical architecture.
• Oversee multiple workstreams and engagements, ensuring quality, risk management, and financial performance.
• Act as the technical escalation point and ensure resolution of complex architectural and delivery challenges.
• Define and own enterprise and solution architecture for core banking transformation, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient architectures, including integration, data, and application layers.
• Establish architecture governance, standards, and best practices across engagements.
• Evaluate and select technologies, platforms, and vendors (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, Thought Machine) based on client needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on technology transformation and architecture decisions.
• Translate business needs into technical roadmaps and target state architectures.
• Lead architecture workshops, design sessions, and executive presentations.
• Support and lead solutioning, proposals, and technical pursuits, contributing to EY’s go-to-market strategy.
• Identify and develop new offerings in banking technology, cloud, and data transformation.
• Contribute to thought leadership and innovation within the Banking Technology practice.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Demonstrate deep expertise in core banking architecture, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration.
• Lead confidently in complex, ambiguous environments, balancing strategic and technical priorities.
• Exhibit strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Bring a hands-on architecture mindset while operating at a strategic level.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across solutions and delivery models.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect in large-scale banking or financial services transformations.
• Deep expertise in core banking platforms.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud migration strategies.
• Deep expertise in data architecture, data migration, and modern data platforms.
• Deep expertise in integration architecture (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar).
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments, including architecture delivery within iterative models.
• Exposure to engagement commercials, estimation, and deal structuring.
• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in technology consulting or architecture roles, with a strong focus on banking or financial services.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs and architecture design.
• Experience working with complex ecosystems and vendor landscapes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, including vendors and offshore teams, in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work on-site with clients (e.g., GTA 2–3 days/week) and travel as required.

Skills

• Core banking architecture
• Cloud platforms
• Enterprise integration
• Executive communication
• Architecture design
• Core banking platforms
• Cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Cloud migration strategies
• Data architecture
• Data migration
• Modern data platforms
• Integration architecture (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems)
• Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar)
• Agile
• DevOps

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• On-site (2-3 days/week)
• Travel as required

Experience Level

• 8-12+ years of experience in technology consulting or architecture roles
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs and architecture design

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $148,000 to $200,000

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Discretionary bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Great vacation policy
• Firm paid days for longer long weekends
• Statutory holidays
• Paid personal days
• Support and coaching from colleagues
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle role

About the Company

• EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
• Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
• EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
• Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
• At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
• While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience.
• We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity

• Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work.
• We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
• We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.
• Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us.
• Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
• Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity