As Head of Business Architecture at SIX Financial Information, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic evolution of financial data platforms. You will work closely with senior business leaders, IT Architecture, and technology teams to translate business strategy into transformation initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. You will report to and collaborate with the Head Product & Commercial Strategy, leading a team of Business Architects and modernising the delivery of critical financial information products across core content pillars such as Index, Funds, Fixed Income, Reference Data, and Market Data. Acting as a trusted strategic advisor, you will partner with IT Architecture to ensure platform investments align with long-term business objectives and customer needs.
Tasks
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Business Architects Specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Translate business strategy into actionable business architecture artefacts, including value streams, process maps, business operating models, strategic narrative, and accompanying roadmaps.
- Contribute to the development and evolution of business capability models and joint strategic roadmaps in close partnership with Head of IT Architecture.
- Partner with IT Architecture and business leaders to identify and drive transformation opportunities that enhance data platforms and delivery capabilities.
- Conduct assessments of existing platforms, processes, and operating models, including functional SWOT analyses and build-versus-buy evaluations, to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop compelling business cases and executive-level recommendations to support investment decisions and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate emerging technologies, integrate third-party solutions, and optimise workflows across the organisation.
Requirements
- Extensive experience within the financial information industry, with deep expertise in market data, reference data, corporate actions, and financial data platforms.
- Proven success in developing and applying structured frameworks and models, including value stream mapping, business operating models, and strategic planning methodologies.
- Understanding of enterprise technology landscapes, data integration approaches (APIs, SFTP), and modern platform transformation programmes.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior executives, technology leaders, and cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a track record of translating complex business challenges into practical solutions and clear recommendations.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a proven track record of partnering with IT Architecture and Technology functions, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to inspire teams while driving organisational change and business outcomes.
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