Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Technology seeks a Lead Enterprise Architect to join its Architecture team, guiding technology adoption and ensuring compliance with architectural principles. This senior-level role involves defining strategic direction, leading governance reviews, and collaborating with engineering teams on scalable solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in financial services architecture, including expertise in TOGAF, ARCHIMATE, and C4 frameworks, as well as hands-on knowledge of cloud technologies like Kubernetes and service mesh. They must excel in managing a small team, fostering architectural capability within the organization, and communicating complex technical concepts to senior leadership.
Define and govern methods, tools, and processes for developing world-class technological solutions.
Lead and coordinate Enterprise Architecture activities with business and IT stakeholders.
Develop and execute processes for maintaining and ensuring conformance to Enterprise Architecture standards.
Lead architecture governance review board, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and firm policies.
Provide architectural leadership in resolving inter-program and inter-project issues and advising on integration strategies.
Recruit and manage a team of engineers who translate architectural vision into working prototypes and robust frameworks.
Build consensus and mediate conflicts among stakeholders to create an environment that solicits positive contributions.
What we're looking for
At least 15 years of experience in Solution Design & Architecture, including financial services industry context.
In-depth knowledge of architectural design standards, data architecture, security architecture, and cloud technologies.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, product management methodologies, and governance frameworks like TOGAF.
Proven ability to manage high-priority projects, prioritize initiatives, and drive change across engineering organizations.
Experience in hiring, building, and managing highly performing architecture teams within large organizations.
Expertise in cloud concepts such as identity & access management, network security, geo redundancy, encryption, and cost optimization.
Market check
Salary context
This
$195,000–$275,000
range sits above
73%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$152,000–$241,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$155,700–$235,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Services
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CI/CD
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Metadata Management
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Data Quality
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Risk Assessments
Strategic Thinking
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