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Mumbai, India

Chief Architect – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Our client, a leading global financial services institution, is seeking a Chief Architect – Artificial Intelligence (AI) to define and lead the enterprise AI and data architecture strategy within a capital markets environment.

This is a newly created leadership role focused on driving the cloud-native re-architecture of internally developed platforms, while integrating SaaS and third-party solutions into a cohesive, scalable architecture aligned to front-to-back business needs.

Please contact Guy Erricker – email your cv directly in word format to guy@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

 

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Key responsibilities

  • Define and own the enterprise AI and data architecture, aligned to business, trading, and risk priorities
  • Lead the modernisation of legacy platforms into cloud-native architectures, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance
  • Architect and evolve AI/ML platforms, including data pipelines, model lifecycle, and deployment frameworks
  • Ensure alignment to low-latency and high-performance requirements across capital markets use cases
  • Integrate SaaS and external data/analytics platforms into the broader enterprise architecture
  • Establish architectural standards across cloud, data, and AI domains, including governance and best practices
  • Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align architecture with product and revenue objectives

Role requirements

  • 18+ years’ experience in architecture and engineering leadership roles within complex environments
  • Strong background in distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud-native architecture
  • Proven experience leading large-scale platform modernisation and cloud transformation
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures and data ecosystems
  • Strong experience within capital markets (essential), including front-to-back platforms
  • Track record of operating in global, matrixed organisations
  • Ability to engage and influence at senior executive level

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Chief Architect – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mumbai, India

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