Head of Architecture - Insurance, Wealth and Retirement

Head of Architecture - Insurance, Wealth and Retirement
Salary national £125,000London £150,000
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Architecture to drive technological innovation, strategic alignment, and operational excellence within the organisation. The current Aviva estate has a broad focus covering different business domains, diverse technology landscape covering multiple vendors and providers. The role is responsible for driving the strategy and adoption of technology to enable business growth and requires critical skills and experience to be successful.
A bit about the job:
As the Head of Architecture for our Insurance, Wealth, and Retirement (IWR) business, your primary objective is to oversee the development and implementation of strategic architectural solutions that align with our business objectives.
This is a key leadership role, both for our CIO organisation and for our business stakeholders. You will lead a team of architects to design robust, scalable, and innovative technical solutions that support our products and services. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the technology landscape to drive business growth by linking the business and technology strategy and owning the architecture roadmaps for this market, bringing different stakeholders along with you, enhance operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for innovation, standardisation and simplification. In addition to ensuring regulatory compliance for our business including participating and being responsible for architectural governance.
You will be expected to translate business aligned technology requirements into architectural blueprints and technical designs. Along with overseeing the design and implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring they meet functional requirements, performance benchmarks, and security standards, the role drives innovation and continuous improvement in architecture design and development.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Strong understanding of the insurance, wealth management, and retirement planning industries, including products, services, regulatory requirements, and market trends
In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies. Proficiency in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems leveraging modern technologies and modular architecture practices
Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable architectural plans and solutions. Experience developing and executing long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives
Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, analyse complex issues, and develop pragmatic solutions. Experience in resolving architectural challenges and mitigating technical risks effectively
What you’ll get for this role:
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
Salary national £125,000 and London £150,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
Bonus opportunity 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
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