Director - Enterprise Architect

Company: Valeo Financial Advisors LLC
Location: Carmel
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Valeo Financial Advisors LLCFinancial advice is more than just investments.Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Valeo is actively seeking a Director - Enterprise Architect. The Enterprise Architect (EA) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Valeo's IT infrastructure that supports the organization's strategic objectives. This role involves aligning IT strategy with business goals, ensuring that the technology architecture is scalable, secure, and efficient. The EA will work closely with business leaders, technology teams, and other stakeholders to identify solutions that enhance business processes and optimize the use of technology resources. This role will report to Valeo's Chief Information Officer.This position will be based in our Carmel, IN headquarters and will require consistent in-person attendance.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide technology strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
• Collaborate with senior management to define and prioritize IT initiatives.
• Design and oversee the integration of various IT systems, applications, and platforms, ensuring that all components work together seamlessly.
• Develop blueprints and roadmaps for the deployment of technology solutions across the organization.
• Ensure the architecture supports scalability, performance, security, and compliance.Governance & Standards:
  • Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and principles to guide technology decision-making.
  • Review the design and architecture of projects and new solutions to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
  • Monitor and update enterprise architecture as the organization's needs evolve.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to IT systems, infrastructure, and processes.
  • Ensure that security and data privacy requirements are incorporated into architectural decisions.Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
    • Track and assess the performance of IT systems and recommend improvements.
    • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually refine the organization's IT architecture.Minimum Qualifications:
      • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT architecture, systems design, and/or solution development.
      • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid architecture models.
      • Expertise in designing scalable and secure IT solutions.
      • Excellent understanding of cloud computing, networking, security, and database systems.
      • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
      • Ability to think strategically and align IT objectives with business needs.
      • Experience in the financial services industry preferred.Valeo Financial Advisors is one of the largest RIA firms in the Midwest, with over $9B in assets under management, and is rapidly growing and expanding. We provide comprehensive, independent financial advice to our clients with one simple transparent fee. Based in central Indiana, we are committed to empowering the next generation and revolutionizing the financial services industry. Valeo provides competitive benefits including flexible leave policies, 401(k) with company match, and health coverage.Valeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valeo does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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