Architecture Implementation Lead- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Architecture Implementation Lead to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

You will be joining the Group Architecture team in a leadership position. Group Architecture defines the strategic architecture direction and drive convergence towards a clear target state for the Bank, partnering with stakeholders to align business objectives with technology capabilities.

The Group Architecture team is a proactive partner to technology and business teams:

•   Identify and address changing business requirements, opportunities from emerging technologies and industry trends
•  Drive the integration of technology, systems, processes, and data in a risk weighted and cost optimized way
• Establish and maintain architectures, principles, standards, tools and best practices
• Assure and implement architecture alignment through structured control and assurance systems
• Support teams across the bank to understand and adhere to architecture standards and best-practice

You will play a crucial role in establishing an effective operating model for the federated architecture teams and translating architectural designs into concise directives for the organization.

• Leading the Group CTO Council (GCC) bringing together the Bank’s Domain Architects to drive the implementation of architecture standards
• Collaborating with architects to distil complex technical information into concise and compelling content for diverse audiences
• Creating and maintaining documentation, presentations and visual aids that effectively communicate architecture principles and decisions
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine architecture implementation direction based on evolving business needs
• Working with the Head of Technical Architecture to drive architecture practices across the architecture and engineering community
•  Delegate for the Head of Group Architecture as directed, representing Group Architecture on appropriate forms as required, and effectively communicating on behalf of Group Architecture

• Previous experience in a thought leadership role defining, operating and driving out architecture strategy.
•  Deep knowledge of Financial Services architecture across many functions/businesses
•  Well-developed business and requirements analysis skills, including excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (speaking and listening) and stakeholder management (all levels up to managing director)
• Understanding of system and software architecture principles including knowledge of various architecture styles, patterns and frameworks.
• Ability to manage often competing and alternating priorities with a constant focus on delivery
•  Knowledge of the banking domain and associated end-to-end workflow and processes

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension