Overview
Invesco is a leading independent global investment firm dedicated to rethinking possibilities for its clients.
Benefits
* Company-provided healthcare
* A competitive annual leave allowance
* Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
* Generous pension provisions
* Income protection
* Health and wellness benefits
* Volunteering days
* Enhanced parental leave
* Life insurance
Role
Principal Business Architect – lead the strategic application of business architecture across the enterprise, shape transformation programs, and align architecture with organizational goals.
Team
This role is part of the Enterprise Architecture Team, responsible for enterprise data, application, technology, and business architecture and works with business areas to understand current capabilities and future needs.
Responsibilities
* Defining and evolving the enterprise business architecture strategy.
* Leading business architecture efforts for large‑scale transformation programs.
* Mentoring and developing business architecture talent.
* Establishing governance structures and ensuring compliance with standards.
* Facilitating enterprise-level collaboration and strategic alignment.
* Driving innovation in problem‑solving and architectural methodologies.
* Advising senior leadership and shaping strategic partnerships.
* Championing a culture of architectural thinking and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Recognized expert in Business Architecture with extensive experience, preferably in financial services.
* Experience in defining principles, standards, and roadmaps.
* Proficient with enterprise architecture tooling (Ardoq preferred) to provide business architecture insights.
* Experience working with engineering teams and business partners to implement architecture strategies.
* Knowledge of BizBok and business architecture approaches.
* Proven ability to guide teams through ambiguity and transformation.
* Skilled in ArchiMate or other modelling techniques for business strategy and motivation (exposure to technology and application layers desirable).
* Deep understanding of operating models, strategic planning, and organizational design.
* Advanced capability in business capability management, value stream mapping, and strategic portfolio alignment.
* TOGAF Practitioner and working towards CBA Level 1 certification.
* Strong business acumen in financial services, investments, and asset management.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Ability to influence and lead others without direct line management.
Disability Confident Scheme
Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. The scheme only guarantees an interview and does not guarantee employment at the time of the interview.
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