Chief Architect

Chief Architect page is loaded## Chief Architectlocations: Chicago - 20 S. Wacker: New York - 300 Vesey Street: London - Fruit & Wool Exchange: Belfast - Millennium Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 32002As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. Building technology platforms for CME Group for markets, clearing, and data requires solving some of the most complex technology challenges around performance, capacity, resilience, and security while also enabling rapid release cycles. Through the CME Group and Google Cloud strategic partnership, CME Group is transforming how financial services operate with many CME Group products and services now available in Google Cloud.The Chief Architect is responsible for defining and driving the architectural vision enabling CME’s business strategy. The Chief architect will bring together enterprise and domain architecture vision to enable business strategy and continue to transform a leading financial services institution. Principal Accountabilities:* Lead a team of architects at the Enterprise and Domain levels. Provide matrix leadership to Security Architects* Lead the creation and execution of IT architecture roadmaps* Develop and maintain current and target state architecture for use across applications, domains and portfolios* Foster alignment of technical decisions with business strategy* Create and deliver Architecture Patterns & Architecture as Code (AAC) to accelerate time to market and improve efficiency* Maintain Enterprise technology capability mapping* Identify emerging technologies that may represent opportunities or threats to CME. Ensure that CME Group remains current on technology stacks and that novel ideas are investigated through utilization of Proof of Concepts (PoC’s) & Capability Mining on emerging concepts* Ensure completion of rigorous due diligence of technologies and vendors* Provide technical and thought leadership throughout CME Group* Regularly review deployed solutions to ensure compliance to reference architectures, defined patterns and drive resolution of any gaps* Coordinate technical integration of new technologies with CME’s existing technical ecosystemBackground/Experience:15+ years IT Experience5+ years experience with Financial industry experienceGCP or AWS CertificationsSAFe for Architects (a plus)Skills/Abilities:* Deep understanding of IT architectural principles, including enterprise, solutions and technical architecture* Experience in building, architecting, designing, implementing highly distributed global cloud-based systems, network infrastructure, security, and application development* Experience with on-premise-to-cloud migration deployments/roadmaps* Experience with technical environments incorporating a wide range of technologies such as cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, ultra low latency systems, machine learning/Artificial Intelligence, data architecture and cybersecurity* Experience with standard IT security practices (e.g., identity and access management, data protection, encryption, certificate and key management)* Proficient in interpreting and complying with financial industry regulations* Ability to develop and effectively champion an architectural vision, securing commitment at all levels of the organization* Familiar with Agile Methodologies* Exceptional ability to lead, coach, mentor and develop technical talent* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility with technical teams and stakeholders, including at the C-Suite level* Ability to lead with a collaborative mindset dedicated to transparency and servant leadershipCME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay ranges for this role based on location are: Chicago: $209,500-$349,100 New York/New Jersey: $209,500-$349,100. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.**CME Group: Where Futures are Made**CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.**Important Notice:** Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more .### Employee Experience
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