Director - India Head of Architecture

Lead and manage the India-based architecture team, ensuring high-quality delivery across architecture layers and domains in alignment with global standards.

Drive transformation of architecture capabilities focusing on architecture engineering, Architecture as Code, AI-based automation, and production-ready reusable architecture components and guardrails.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed architecture intelligence, automate governance controls, and improve traceability and quality of architecture deliverables across technology, data, engineering, and control functions.

Proven leadership experience managing architecture teams of 12+ people and leading organizational transformation initiatives.

Strong architecture background with practical experience in AI and automation solutions within architecture or engineering domains.

Work Experience Required: Extensive senior leadership experience in architecture, engineering, and governance in complex, international organizations; substantial financial services experience strongly preferred.

Fluency in English and experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure, or Databricks; relevant certifications in architecture, cloud, data, or AI are advantageous but not mandatory.

Experienced senior leader with deep expertise in architecture domains, able to convert architecture methods into production-ready reusable components and automated guardrails.

Demonstrated ability to lead architectural transformations and embed AI-driven automation and Architecture as Code practices effectively within large, global teams, preferably with India experience.

Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of working across technology, data, engineering, cybersecurity, and control functions to meet regulatory, control, and governance requirements.