HSBC · 3 days ago
US Corporate and Institutional Banking Architecture Lead
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $205K/yrHSBC is committed to employing individuals authorized to work in the US and is seeking a US Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Architecture Lead. This role is responsible for governing the US CIB technology architecture strategy, ensuring that business solutions are designed following enterprise principles and modern technology standards, while also guiding architecture teams and influencing major transformation initiatives.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with CIB business and technology strategy
Follow and govern CIB architecture governance frameworks, standards, and design patterns across US CIB applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains
Drive architectural reviews to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across all US CIB platforms
Provide end-to-end solution architecture leadership for key programs such as cloud migration, core modernization, and data platform evolution
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design robust, secure, and cost-efficient technology solutions
Ensure architecture decisions balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic goals
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (AI/ML, microservices, API ecosystems, cloud-native design, event-driven architecture, etc.) to modernize legacy systems
Champion modernization of monolithic platforms to modular, API-first, and cloud-native architectures
Lead and mentor a team of domain architects (application, data, infrastructure, security)
Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into technology roadmaps
Build strong relationships with vendors and technology partners
Ensure all architectural solutions adhere to regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational resilience standards
Embed security and risk management into design principles (Zero Trust, data privacy, disaster recovery)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Significant IT experience, including being in a seasoned architecture or technical leadership role(s)
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale architectures within large organizations (preferably banking, insurance, or financial services)
Deep understanding of architecture domains — applications, data, infrastructure, integration, and security
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern design paradigms (microservices, APIs, containers, event streaming, DevSecOps)
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SAFe Agile architecture
Strong knowledge of data management, integration patterns, and observability tools
Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills — capable of translating technical ideas into business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across technology and business
Preferred
TOGAF / AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Architect Expert / SAFe Architect / CITA
Benefits
Tailored professional development opportunities
Competitive pay and benefits package
Robust Wellness Hub
Industry-leading volunteerism policy
Generous matching gift program
Comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
Employee Resource Groups
Company
HSBC
HSBC is a banking and financial services organization that offers a range of services such as investment banking and asset management.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.33B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2025-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B
Leadership Team
Elie El Asmar
Chief Executive Officer
Georges Elhedery
chief financial officer
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