IT Principal Architect- MDM

Overview

This position architects and designs IT solutions and services for the largest, most complex, most impactful platforms across the Bank. Oversees, and serves as the subject matter expert on processes and functions involved in support of the IT applications. Provides consultation to senior leaders and lines of business on optimizing technology for business needs. Guides, mentors, and leads less experienced associates on the team.

Responsibilities

IT Architecture - Leads the IT architecture team in developing, enhancing, reviewing, and monitoring IT architectures. Researches best practices and conducts trend analysis. Supports architectural process and strategies through expertise and business planning. Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.

IT Strategy - Develops and influences IT strategy, roadmaps, and technology direction. Creates a framework for decision-making, design, and implementation activities.

Consultation - Provides consulting and advice regarding the strategic direction and implementation of enterprise data management, architectural standards, principles and best practices.

IT Resource - Maintains a strong, current understanding of legislation, standard frameworks, and governance, risk, and compliance technologies in order to determine impact to the Bank, and sponsors necessary changes to transform this knowledge into competitive advantage

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Software application development, systems engineering, or information technology management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Software application development, systems engineering, or information technology management

Preferred :

Extensive experience in data management and data governance.

Proven track record of designing and implementing Master Data Management (MDM) solutions.

Strong understanding of data integration, data quality management, and related technologies.

Expertise in MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica).

Familiarity with modern technologies like AI and cloud-based MDM.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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