Director of AI Platform Architecture

About the Job

MAP Talent are partnering with a major finance business to find a visionary AI leader. In an era where artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming financial services, this organisation is making bold investments to embed AI at the very core of its strategy.

As the Director of AI Architecture, you will be at the helm of this transformation. Building state-of-the-art platforms, scaling production-ready GenAI and Agentic systems, and turning cutting-edge innovation into real-world business impact.

If you thrive on solving complex architectural challenges and want the autonomy to shape enterprise-wide AI strategy from the ground up, this is your opportunity to build something extraordinary.

Your Team

The Director of AI Architecture is part of the AI and Data business unit which is accountable for the organisation's Data and AI strategy, governance, platforms and enablement.

As Director of AI Architecture, you will play a key role in shaping the enterprise AI architecture, platform strategy and technology roadmap that supports the safe and scalable adoption of AI across the business. You will convert AI strategy into practical technology decisions, standards and investment choices.

Your Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with Technology teams (Enterprise Architecture, Cyber, Infrastructure, Platforms and Engineering) to ensure AI architecture, standards and platform choices are aligned with broader enterprise technology strategy and controls.
  • Define and maintain AI reference architectures and target-state blueprints.
  • Lead AI platform, tooling and vendor assessments (e.g. Foundry, agent platforms, model providers and AI SaaS solutions).
  • Own AI architecture and standards covering models, agents, APIs, orchestration, integration and security.
  • Partner with strategic programmes to provide AI architecture leadership, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable and aligned to enterprise technology standards.
  • Drive alignment between AI, data and cloud platforms, including Databricks, to support secure and scalable AI adoption.
  • Lead the assessment of emerging AI technologies and develop reusable architectural patterns that accelerate enterprise delivery.
  • Shape AI platform selection, vendor assessments, RFPs and technology investment decisions to enable long-term business value.
Your Capability and Experience

  • Extensive technology architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
  • Proven success in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on Azure and/or AWS.
  • Experienced in designing and implementing production AI, GenAI or agent-based solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent enterprise AI platforms.
  • Vendor and AI ecosystem management, including AI platform assessment, technology due diligence and investment evaluation.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across business and technology teams.
  • Ability to bring diverse technology teams toward common enterprise outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience guiding AI platform decisions, establishing enterprise foundations and enabling successful delivery outcomes.
What to Expect

You'll be working among the very best in the industry in an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

  • Access to a competitive Employer Super plan, offering an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions
  • Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through a partnership with a leading financial institution
  • Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services  
  • Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday  
  • Life Leave – 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event  
  • Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment  

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