Principal Banking Cloud Architect | Client Partner | Technology Consulting

Principal Banking Cloud Architect | Client Partner | Technology ConsultingLocation:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite plus occasional client meetings and industry events)
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Principal Banking Cloud Architect / Client Partner
to help financial institutions navigate complex technology transformation initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines deep banking industry expertise with enterprise cloud architecture knowledge and strong client relationship skills. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior banking executives, helping shape technology strategy while expanding long-term client partnerships.
This is
not
a traditional delivery-only architecture position or a pure sales role. Success requires the ability to operate comfortably between executive strategy, enterprise architecture, solution development, and business growth.
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with banking executives, technology leaders, enterprise architects, and delivery teams.
Lead executive discussions surrounding cloud transformation, platform engineering, enterprise architecture, AI, data modernization, cybersecurity, and application modernization.
Translate banking business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges into practical technology strategies and executable roadmaps.
Provide architecture leadership across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
Guide solution discovery, architecture design, proposal development, mobilization, and delivery.
Develop strategic account growth plans alongside sales, consulting, and delivery leadership.
Lead executive workshops, architecture reviews, technology assessments, and strategic presentations.
Remain engaged throughout project delivery to ensure successful outcomes while identifying future opportunities.
Mentor architects, consultants, and engineering teams supporting banking clients.
Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the complete client lifecycle.
Required Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in banking technology, enterprise architecture, consulting, or technology leadership.
Deep understanding of banking operations, governance, compliance, regulatory requirements, and technology strategy.
Experience within one or more banking domains including:
Retail Banking
Commercial Banking
Payments
Lending
Wealth Management
Capital Markets
Risk Management
Finance
Experience advising senior business and technology leaders.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders at executive and technical levels.
Technical ExpertiseCandidates should possess enterprise-level technical depth, including:
Cloud Platform Architecture (Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform)
Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architecture
Enterprise Cloud Governance
Landing Zones
Identity & Access Management
Networking & Connectivity
Cloud Security
High Availability & Resilience
Observability & Monitoring
Platform Engineering
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or similar)
CI/CD Pipelines
Kubernetes & Container Platforms
API Strategy & Integration
Modern Application Architecture
Data Platforms
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Application Modernization
While this role is not hands-on engineering focused, candidates must possess the technical credibility to assess enterprise architectures, challenge technical direction, identify risks, and guide solution decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly within a major financial institution or consulting to banking clients.
Background in technology consulting, systems integration, professional services, or cloud advisory.
Demonstrated success growing strategic client relationships and expanding technology programs.
Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation or digital modernization initiatives.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Experience developing technology roadmaps, proposals, executive presentations, and business cases.
What You'll Bring
Executive presence and consultative leadership.
Strong commercial acumen.
Strategic thinking balanced with technical depth.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Passion for mentoring and developing technical talent.
Ability to build long-term trusted client relationships.
A collaborative approach to solving complex business and technology challenges.
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