Principle IT Architect – Architecture Strategy

Job ID:R0388309

Full/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Listed: 2025-06-17

Location: London

Position Overview

Job Title Principle IT Architect – Architecture Strategy

Location London

Corporate Title Vice President

As a Principal IT Architect within Group Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise architecture strategy across our Domains and Capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency and consistency. This is your opportunity to influence how we design and govern our systems at scale, while collaborating with a diverse and supportive team that values your voice and perspective. If you’re passionate about architecture, data, and delivering meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of Group Architecture frameworks across Technology, Data and Innovation (TDI)
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align architecture strategy with business goals
• Provide governance oversight and ensure architectural standards are embedded in project delivery
• Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technology solutions
• Present architectural recommendations to both technical and executive audiences with clarity and confidence
• Support project teams with architectural guidance, ensuring consistency and scalability across initiatives

Your skills and experience

• Experience in financial services, with a strong foundation in enterprise architecture
• Proven ability to lead and influence across IT, business, and functional teams
• Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering complex initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and technical teams alike
• Advanced business and data analysis skills, with a keen eye for detail and strategic insight
• Experience in governance frameworks and architectural best practices

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.