Lead Business Architect (London Market)

TL;DR

Lead Business Architect (London Market): Defining and maintaining business architecture frameworks, capabilities, and operating models to align with London Market technology architecture. Focus on ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the business unit.

Location: York/London

Company

hirify.global is an insurance company focusing on the London Market technology architecture.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain business capability maps, value streams, and operating models that inform technology decisions.
• Define and own business architecture principles, embedding them in solution design and delivery.
• Shape target operating models for transformation programmes and develop outcome-based roadmaps.
• Provide cost-benefit analysis and input into investment decisions for transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery plans.

Requirements

• Strong background in business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK) and enterprise modelling tools.
• Experience in data modelling, integration patterns, and API-driven architectures.
• Deep understanding of London Market processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable technology initiatives.
• Must be based in York or London.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud transformation, digital platforms, and workflow automation.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and domain-driven design concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture.
• Collaborative and pragmatic work environment with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.