Summary

Collaborate with domain technology leadership to create an end-to-end vision for the overall technology landscape of the Consumer Bank domain / function as well as how it connects to the broader Enterprise technology landscape, including aligning to the enterprise Architecture standards.

Responsibilities

Understand both enterprise and domain vision and roadmap, and articulate their implication to the technology capabilities, and overall technology landscape for that specific domainMaintain domain level value chainsSupport alignment of architectural / technology principles and standards for domain with enterprise guidanceIdentify, analyze, review, and evaluate ideas and opportunities to support the product roadmap with technologies for the targeted domainParticipate in the planning and execution of strategic initiatives that require architecture guidanceProvide architectural oversight within the domain / function across architecture areas – application, data, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integrationDevelop domain-specific technology / architecture roadmaps based on specific needsConduct analysis to determine best path / opportunities for solving domain problems that may include new products, new platforms, or system enhancementsEngage with initiative delivery teams to communicate and promote alignment with the domain architectureConsult with delivery teams regarding the most critical or complex domain architecture areasParticipate in and support the governance process including artifact reviews, presenting to the Architecture Peer Review Group and the Architecture Review Board to ensure complianceUnderstand business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise systems and application and gaps to drive future state roadmapContribute to reference architecture patternsUnderstand cybersecurity principles; identify and address impacts to ensure solutions comply with best practicesUnderstand corporate technology standards and ensure solutions fully comply; recommend exceptions where appropriateUnderstand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies and determine their potential impact on the domainIdentify the principles, guidelines, standards, and patterns related to assigned domain to ensure decisions are aligned with the enterprise’s technology future-state architecture visionFacilitate the evaluation and selection of new enterprise software product and platformsUnderstand and adhere to M&T’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the company’s risk appetite; identify risk-related issues needing escalationSupport an environment that promotes diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brandComplete other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Knowledge of core banking platforms, branch and teller platforms, mortgage lending, customer service systems, card, payments, web/mobile channelsKnowledge of small business & business processesBreadth of knowledge across business, application, data, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and integration architectureStrong strategic planning capabilities with a consulting mindset and proven architecture modelling skillsAbility to connect across disparate parts of the organization and understand domain implications of enterprise prioritiesGood understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologiesStrong organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong presentation skillsExcellent analytical skills like technical translator, abstraction, pattern recognition, logical and holistic thinkingExcellent technical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong understanding of commercial and institutional banking processes

Preferred Skills

Consumer banking visionary with a focus on researching and driving innovation.Knowledge of marketing tech stack, customer segmentation and propensity analyticsKnowledge of all components of an enterprise technical architectureStrong understanding of application architecture and development methodologies, infrastructure and network architecture and cybersecurityPrior experience working with developers in an in-and-out outsourced environmentRelevant certifications in Enterprise Architecture discipline, or other domain-relevant disciplinesPrior experience with Agile Scrum and Scaled Agile

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience

Preferred Education

Graduate degree in a business or technical discipline

Required Experience

Experience working in two or more technical roles related to consumer bankingA minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ operational/technical experience

Preferred Experience

Experience working in financial services industry in a consumer/retail domainExperience in driving and delivering innovation within the realm of consumer bankingExperience in at least two Information Technology solution development disciplines, including technical architecture, infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, database management or Information Technology (IT) operationsExposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments

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Location:Buffalo, New York, United States of America