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Vanguard · 2 months ago

Head of Architecture - Advice & Wealth Management Technology

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Vanguard is seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Architecture to lead technology design for their Advice & Wealth Management Technology division. This role will shape the long-term roadmap for a new business and product strategy, overseeing Product, Domain, and Chief Architects to build an architecture function that translates business strategy into scalable technology.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop a multi-year architecture strategy aligned with AWM’s 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 teams—cloud, security, infrastructure, and data governance—to ensure alignment with firm-wide strategy while advocating for AWM’s 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 Vanguard’s 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 vision—without direct delivery management

Qualification

Enterprise architectureWealth management platformsCloud-native designMicroservicesAPIsEvent-driven systemsLeadership skillsTeam-building skillsBusiness acumenRegulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

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

Company

Vanguard

Glassdoor3.7

Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.

Founded in 1975

Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://investor.vanguard.com/corporate-portal

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

ic@3401

2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

Salim Ramji

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Maack

Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management

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