Insurance Lead Sector Architect – Senior Manager
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Location: London
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 10% bonus
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Lead Sector Architect at Senior Manager level to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology-enabled business platforms for Tier 1 insurance clients. This is an opportunity to design visionary target architectures, drive complex transformations, and foster innovation across cloud, data, and AI within the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and deliver end-to-end technology solutions for major insurance clients.
* Develop sector-specific reference assets, target platforms, and strategic roadmaps.
* Provide technical oversight across multiple programmes, ensuring architectural vision is realised.
* Mentor and grow future architects within the team, accelerating capability development.
* Lead innovation initiatives in areas such as cloud, data, AI orchestration, and new technologies.
* Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to bring fresh perspectives and accelerate business strategies.
* Support business development activities alongside client delivery and practice expansion.
What We’re Looking For
* Exceptional expertise in insurance sector business and technology architecture.
* Proven ability to design and implement technology-enabled business platforms.
* Strong background in end-to-end solution architecture and enterprise architecture.
* Leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary teams on complex transformations.
* Familiarity with the sector’s vendor landscape and relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, SAFe).
* Industry certifications (e.g. Guidewire Certified Specialist, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud) highly desirable.
* Understanding of insurance regulations such as Solvency UK and FCA consumer duty.
* Strong knowledge of cloud, data, and AI technologies.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, from C-suite to operational level.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary of £100,000 – £120,000.
* £6,000 car allowance (cash equivalent available).
* 10% annual bonus.
* Career progression within a growing architecture and consulting practice.
* Access to continuous training, certifications, and professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned architect to lead complex transformations in the insurance sector, combining technical depth, strategic vision, and client leadership to deliver real business impact.