Head of Architecture Advice & Wealth Management Technology

Vanguard is seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Architecture to lead technology design for our Advice & Wealth Management (AWM) Technology division. This new role will shape the long-term roadmap for a new business and product strategy. Reporting to the Principal Head of AWM Technology (dotted line to CTO) the role oversees Product Domain and Chief Architects. Build an architecture function translating business strategy into scalable technology that delivers exceptional client and advisor experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a multi-year architecture strategy aligned with AWMs business and product goals guiding platform modernization capability integration and long-term investment planning.

Lead and mentor a team across product domain and enterprise architecture fostering collaboration consistency and technical excellence.

Partner with digital product managers and delivery leaders to ensure architectural designs enable successful execution of roadmaps and support scalable supportable solutions.

Define and enforce architecture principles and governance reviewing critical designs and guiding trade-offs to maintain alignment with enterprise standards and risk frameworks.

Collaborate with enterprise technology teamscloud security infrastructure and data governanceto ensure alignment with firm-wide strategy while advocating for AWMs unique needs.

Champion modern engineering practices including DevOps continuous delivery and automated testing promoting speed and resilience without compromising architectural integrity.

Bring broad wealth management industry into Vanguards architecture strategy ensuring our platforms remain competitive and responsive to a rapidly evolving wealth landscape.

Communicate architecture strategies to senior executives and stakeholders translating complex technical concepts into clear business-aligned narratives that drive consensus and action.

Maintain a long-term strategic focus providing oversight and guidance to ensure delivery aligns with architectural visionwithout direct delivery management.

Qualifications:

15 years in enterprise architecture or large-scale system design.

Deep understanding of wealth management platforms advisor tools and client experience.

Proven success in developing and implementing architecture roadmaps that support business transformation.

Strong leadership and team-building skills across multiple architecture domains.

Excellent communication and stakeholder influence including executive-level engagement.

Experience with cloud-native design microservices APIs and event-driven systems.

Business acumen and collaborative mindset with a focus on client outcomes.

Familiarity with regulatory and risk frameworks in financial services.

Why Vanguard: Help build the next generation of wealth management capabilities and ensure Vanguards platforms are flexible reliable and ready to scale.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.