Architect Lead

"I can succeed as an Architect Lead at Capital Group."

As aLead Architect, you will serve as the technical domain expert for application and data architecture across Capital Group's corporate capabilities-including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Global Risk Management, Office Services, Global Communications, and IT. You will lead the development of target state architectures and data strategies, manage information models, and help integrate AI-driven solutions using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio.

This is a high-impact role within the GTSA (Global Technology Strategy & Architecture) team, where you'll collaborate with business and IT leaders to drive innovation, transformation, and data-centric decision-making aligned with Capital Group's long-term strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the strategic technology direction, target state architecture, and data strategy for corporate technology portfolios.

• Own and evolve solution blueprints, information models, taxonomies, and metadata frameworks to support scalable, intelligent systems.

• Provide architectural guidance to development teams, leveraging deep knowledge of our technology ecosystem and industry trends.

• Architect and lead the implementation of AI-powered solutions, including copilots and embedded vendor AI capabilities, using platforms like Microsoft Copilot Studio.

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable architecture roadmaps.

• Mentor and provide oversight to embedded architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

• Identify opportunities for data-driven automation, process optimization, and enhanced knowledge management.

• Ensure architectural compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or a related technical field.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture with a strong focus on data management and information architecture.

• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives, including modernization of legacy systems and implementation of large-scale vendor solutions.

• Deep expertise in modern application, data, and integration architectures (e.g., domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, microservices, serverless, APIs, data lakes, Lakehouse, data mesh).

• Strong background in data modeling, semantic architecture, and enterprise information management.

• Hands-on experience with AI implementation, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Gateway, and integration of GenAI capabilities from platforms such as SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow.

• Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend implementation patterns and standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and guide strategic decisions across technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to lead and influence architects and engineers toward delivering well-architected, data-centric solutions.

• Experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Workday, Dayforce, or ServiceNow is a plus.

• Familiarity with corporate data domains such as Revenue, Expense, Employee, Client, and Investment Products is a plus.

• Background in the financial services or asset management industry is a plus.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.