Senior Solutions Architect
The Vanguard Group
- Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
- Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Provide both short‑term and long‑term architectural guidance to multiple delivery teams Ensure solutions balance client and crew experience, scalability, regulatory considerations, and cost Influence & Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, influence architectural direction without formal authority, facilitate alignment across complex stakeholder groups and competing priorities, and communicate trade‑offs clearly to enable informed decision‑making. Communication & Architecture Craft Produce executive‑ready artifacts (capability models, system diagrams, solution options) Clearly articulate complex trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences Enable informed decision‑making through structured solution evaluations Mentorship & Leadership Mentor engineers, solution consultants, and architects on solution design and best practices Contribute to architecture patterns, reusable designs, and governance processes Act as a thought leader driving innovation and continuous improvement What You’ll Need Experience & Domain Expertise Significant experience (10+ years) in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or complex system design Proven track record leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives in enterprise environments Experience shaping architecture strategy and guiding delivery across multiple teams Strong knowledge of Advice, Wealth Management, or regulated financial services domains with depth in one or more of the following: Brokerage and trading systems, Recordkeeping platforms (retirement, accounts, positions, transactions), Custody and clearing integrations, Back‑office operations (reconciliation, servicing, compliance workflows) Technical & Architectural Skills Deep understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, event‑driven systems, cloud‑native design, AI) Experience with integration across internal platforms and third‑party/vendor ecosystems Strong data architecture awareness (data flows, governance, analytics enablement) Core Leadership Skills Exceptional systems thinking and problem framing Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity Strong executive communication and influencing skills Ability to balance strategic vision with pragmatic delivery Technical & Architectural Perspective Experience with modern architecture patterns (APIs, event‑driven systems, cloud platforms) Understanding of data, integration, and operational resiliency considerations in financial services ecosystems Ability to balance architectural rigor with delivery pragmatism Mindset & Behaviors Strategic, outcome‑oriented, and intellectually curious Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving better solutions Collaborative, with a strong ability to build alignment across teams Passionate about improving client and crew experiences, and operational efficiency at scale Why Join Us Shape the future of Advice & Wealth Management at enterprise scale, influence critical platform decisions and strategic initiatives, work at the intersection of business strategy, architecture, and innovation, and partner with senior leaders on high‑impact, high‑visibility programs. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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Languages
- English
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