Domain Architect - Banking & Financial Services

Domain Architect – Banking & Financial Services

Cognizant is looking for a Domain Architect – Banking & Financial Services who will play a pivotal role in shaping data architecture strategies for the clients. In this position, you will leverage your extensive experience in Azure Solution Architecture to design and implement robust solutions. Your expertise in commercial lending and cards & payments will be key to driving innovation and efficiency within our financial services domain.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of architecture solutions for banking and financial services projects in Canada.
• Develop and implement technology strategies to support digital transformation and business growth.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within banking technology domains.
• Manage large-scale strategic engagements, ensuring successful outcomes and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver complex solutions.
• Provide thought leadership by publishing insights and educating stakeholders on industry trends.
• Oversee the development of reusable assets, solutions, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout all engagements.

Required Qualifications:

• 18+ years in senior leadership roles within technology or banking along with experience in complex solutioning for Banking and Financial services.
• Possess a strong background in Data architecture with a focus on Azure Solution Architecture.
• Demonstrate expertise in Commercial lending and cards & payments domains.
• Relevant functional or technology areas, with recognised certifications.
• Proven track record of managing large, global teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of Canadian banking industry processes, products, services, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and qualify sales opportunities.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and business operations.

Preferred Qualifications Skills:

• Previous experience in senior technology roles such as CTO or Lead Business Architect.
• Ability to develop and oversee strategic roadmaps for technology initiatives.
• Experience with industry-standard certifications and best practices in banking technology.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.