Sr. Director, Architecture, UK and Emerging Markets

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Team Overview

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture strategy and governance for the UK and Emerging Markets ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regional business objectives.

• Define scalable secure and compliant solution architectures across credit fraud marketing and consumer data platforms.

• Drive AI and modernization initiatives identifying opportunities to enhance products services and operational efficiency.

• Partner with Product Engineering Risk Legal Compliance and Data Governance teams to deliver business and regulatory outcomes.

• Translate customer business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions that are scalable secure and fit for purpose.

• Establish and maintain regional architecture standards reference architectures governance forums and best practices.

• Develop architecture roadmaps that balance immediate market needs with long-term platform strategy.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance across architecture reviews governance activities and strategic initiatives.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• Extensive experience in Solution Enterprise or Platform Architecture leadership roles.

• Strong knowledge of credit bureau credit reporting financial services or data-driven platforms.

• Experience leading architecture governance technology standards and enterprise-wide architecture practices.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and data protection frameworks including UK GDPR and related regulations.

• Proven experience designing large-scale data-intensive and enterprise-integrated solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for varied audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI machine learning and modernization initiatives within regulated industries.

• Experience evaluating technology partners platforms and build-versus-buy decisions.

• Exposure to multi-market or international regulatory environments.

Whats in it for you

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days annual leave and bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off and a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme and access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care and a variety of physical mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion a place to grow:

If theres something on the list of essential or desirable skills that you cant quite tick off dont let that stop you from applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are know imposter syndrome is real lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrivetogether.

Flexibility at TU:

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why weve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time dont let this stop you from applying. Let us know if youre looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:

At TransUnion were committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us youre not just joining a team youre becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting .

Interview & Hiring Process:

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual so youll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

We do not accept any unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

Find out more about Life At TU UK:

Overview:

At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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