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Akkodis

Director, Data Architecture

Full Time · In Office · Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

$140,000–$160,000 · Posted Sep 9, 2026

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  • Director, Data Architecture Transformation
  • A Capital Markets technology organization is seeking a Director-level Architect to lead a large-scale data modernization initiative across pre-trade, trade processing, risk, data intelligence, and operations functions globally. Based in Toronto, this role will define target-state data architecture and partner with senior business and technology stakeholders across global teams.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Lead requirements gathering and define business and data architecture solutions.
  • Design data models, governance, storage, transport, distribution, and enrichment frameworks.
  • Drive alignment across business functions, asset classes, and stakeholder groups.
  • Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps, resource plans, costs, benefits, and status reporting.
  • Provide architectural leadership during implementation and ensure delivery against transformation objectives.
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
  • Role split: approximately 70% functional and 30% technical.
  • Requirements
  • 10+ years of Capital Markets technology experience in data or development roles.
  • 5+ years of Solution or Domain Architecture experience.
  • Strong expertise in data architecture and enterprise data management.
  • Deep understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes.
  • Experience leading architecture transformation initiatives within large organizations.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Preferred
  • Knowledge of Capital Markets products.
  • Cloud architecture experience.

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