CADM Enterprise Architect Credits Domain in Amsterdam

As an Enterprise Architect at Chief Architect & Data Management (CADM) you translate the strategic vision of the bank to different scenario's and then into an architecture that guides change for the entire bank. Your architecture functions as a reference and the so called dot on the horizon, in this case in the credits domain.
Your profile fits the description of a highly skilled professional, a visionary and strategist on the Credits area. You are far away from the traditional profile of someone who only thinks  in objects and diagrams! You are a credit architecture evangelist: someone who likes to make big impact, thinks in creative and innovative ways, and likes to inspire. Is this your next step? Tell us your story, we are curious!
 

The Enterprise Architect for Credits covers our entire Credits domain with focus on all aspects like data, processes, organization and technology. This is what we expect from you:

• You are seen as a leader, who can develop an architecture vision on Credits. You are pragmatic and realistic, but at the same time set the vision and inspire everyone to follow. You connect the dots and paint the bigger picture.
• You are part of, and work together within a small team to ensure that consistent architecture guidance is developed and delivered. At the same time you interact with various stakeholders to make sure our deliverables are aligned and adopted.
• You coordinate and are assertive when it comes to solving dependencies or complex problems. 
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills to present your point of view to your stakeholders. 
• You are able to oversee a complex stakeholder landscape and are seen as a trusted partner. 
• You are accustomed to working in a highly dynamic environment.

In this role you are responsible for the Enterprise Architecture development, delivery and control. This means:

• You don't shy away from creating content using hands-on PowerPoint in order to create compelling stories or architecture diagrams. You know how to develop a strong storyline to target your audience.
• You know how to draw and plot boundaries across different dimensions using architecture frameworks and models. You know how to use methods, frameworks and techniques to drive strategy into execution.
• You modernise our Credit Landscape by using our reference models.
• You create architecture vision documents, like future state architectures, guidelines and standards. You are also responsible for exercising architecture control on these standards and guidelines by reviewing solution intents on adherence to those.
• You carefully follow the latest business and technology trends and developments, and determine the impact it could have on the organization. If required you guide the implementation of future-proof business solutions by using your thought leadership skills. Provide, if required, hands-on architecture leadership on complex, innovative proposals and projects. 

ABN AMRO wants to be a leader in digital transformation and established Chief Architect & Data Management (CADM) with the mission to deliver tomorrow’s data driven and agile foundation. We developed an innovative approach using data centric business capabilities that brings business, technology and data together to enable digital transformation in a complex environment. For the role of Enterprise Architect, thought leadership and in depth knowledge on the credits and credit risk are is very important. For our transformation and data centric way of working we need leaders with a passion for both business and technology.

• Demonstrated architecture leadership experiences in a complex organization with multiple business and IT lines
• Broad and strong understanding of the credits and credits risk area at enterprise level. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and manage C-Level stakeholders and bring your point across.  
• Ability to think in conceptual, strategic perspective without losing ground over implementation and tactical impact
• Strong organizational sensitivity, able to manoeuvre in organizational maps/units and understand their roles and interests.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence, engage and align people in cross-functional roles at all levels (stakeholder management)
• Knowledge and experience of architecture frameworks and the relationships between them
• Continuous learner with strong persistence towards completing tasks within timelines

Desired qualifications:

• Demonstrated capabilities in defining and managing enterprise strategy and architectures
• Preferably 8+ years of strategic consultancy experience within a large, global corporation with multiple business and IT domains (this can also be gained in management consulting roles)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Dutch is an advantage)
• Experience with interpretations of regulations on credits/ credits risk and transform them into internal standards.
   

At ABN AMRO you can develop your competences to the max! Besides that, we offer:

• Very nice working environment and open culture that respects you as an individual!
• A good salary.
• A substantial education budget.
• Excellent secondary working conditions, like a benefit budget, a public transport card and a solid pension scheme.
• Room to visit (tech-related) seminars.
• The freedom to research new technologies to improve our solutions.