Director, Solutions & Architecture - Jobs in Commerce Court

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Aviso Wealth:At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at www.aviso.ca.The Opportunity:We’re looking for a Director, Solutionsamp; Architecture to join our Information Technology team. This can be a remote role, however for those who would like to come into the office we are at 151 Yonge St, Toronto, ON.Reporting to the VP, Software Engineering the Director, Solutionsamp; Architecture is responsible for technology leadership to address cross technology domain concerns and decisions. This Director, Solutionsamp; Architecture will identify and coordinate definitions for enterprise patterns for Aviso Wealth’s technology platform that spans Public/Private Cloud, On-Premise, and SaaS solutions. This position will also address Data, Integration and Security concerns across these environments and across various IT functional teams and business stakeholder groups to drive architecture decisions. The primary goal is to design for enterprise concerns and promote reuse of patterns for agility, consistency, and cost optimization.Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

• Build and lead a team of talented architects who can influence and lead the enterprise towards its strategic target state
• Provide advisory and design services for key enterprise-wide services
• Work with business lines and Technology Domain Architects to influence and drive reuse, coordinate between service providers to drive coherence of roadmaps and identify synergies and gaps.
• Define and enhance Architectural Governance model that is aligned to the mandate of reuse, automated controls and transparency
• Define Enterprise Architecture Metrics
• Demonstrate the effectiveness and value of Enterprise Architecture across the organization
• Structure the agenda for the Enterprise Architecture Governance Board, a committee of Senior Technology Executives, to approve Technology “Big Bets”, enterprise patterns, and find solutions for process or technology challenges that impede progress to achieve the strategic plan
• Coordinate among distributed architecture and technology teams to facilitate delivery of enterprise capabilities and partner with business lines to create a holistic target state architecture for Aviso Wealth and govern to achieve it

RequirementsYour experience and skills:

• 15+ years of experience leading architecture teams – a combination of managerial and technical leadership
• 5+ years working in financial services
• Strong communications and active listening skills with demonstrate leadership, able to delegate effectively and make and drive decisions with speed
• Expert knowledge, experience, and understanding of architecture, application development, application systems design, and integration
• Experience in MS Azureamp; Google Cloud is ideal
• A practitioner of both Enterprise Architecture and Product Architecture with a record of both program and delivery outcomes based on their architectures
• Capability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with distributed functional areas within IT, business groups and shared services
• Must be able to influence the architecture community to take a stance on establishing standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive deliverables and take a leadership role in moving initiatives forward and removing obstacles
• Expertise in key Technology Domain including Cloud, Containers, API, Events, Security, Integration, Infrastructure, Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Have led or been part of an Enterprise Architecture Function
• Experience researching emerging technology and providing Points of View or whitepapers
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

BenefitsWhy Aviso WealthAt Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success. Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learningamp; development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment OpportunityAviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.No recruiters or agencies, please.Company Overview:Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services supplier for the Canadian financial industry, with over $120 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a technology-enabled, client-centric wealth management ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.SalaryThis position is posted with an expected salary range of $160,000 - $185,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.