Enterprise Architect – Institutional Client Services

Computer Task Group, Inc•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect – Institutional Client Services (ICS) at M&T Bank is a senior-level architecture role responsible for defining enterprise-wide technology strategy, architecture roadmaps, and solution design across institutional banking and client services domains. This role partners directly with executive leadership to drive modernization, cloud adoption, system integration, and regulatory-compliant architecture across complex financial ecosystems.

Requirements

7+ years in enterprise or solution architecture with strong cloud experience (Azure hybrid preferred)
Experience in financial services, ideally institutional banking (capital markets, investment management, structured finance, M&A)
Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent)
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and integration patterns
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance requirements
Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership
Experience with architecture modeling, documentation, and enterprise design tools
Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience driving modernization or digital transformation programs in financial services
Background in agile, DevOps, and product-centric delivery environments
Familiarity with enterprise governance, portfolio management, and IT strategy execution
Experience evaluating and integrating third-party/vendor solutions

Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and roadmaps aligned to business and regulatory priorities
Design scalable, secure, and resilient end-to-end solution architectures for institutional client services platforms
Translate business strategy into actionable architecture and engineering guidance
Lead architecture governance across major transformation initiatives and programs
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, risk frameworks, and data privacy standards (e.g., SOX, GLBA, FFIEC, GDPR)
Drive integration strategies across cloud, APIs, microservices, and enterprise data platforms
Partner with executive leaders, product owners, engineering, and vendors to ensure alignment and execution
Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle