Enterprise Business Architect

TIAA is seeking an Enterprise Business Architect to join our Technology Architecture and Transformation team. The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the design & development of Capability Taxonomy, Maturity Model, Value Stream Modeling, Industry Domain Reference Architectures and Business Architecture Metrics for TIAA Platform. The role should provide thought leadership and strategic direction, to influence the overall company strategy and enable architecture for all stakeholders - business, product management, designers and engineering. Working with business stakeholders and internal development teams, the role will ensure the alignment of capabilities with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain TIAA's business capability map in collaboration with business unit leaders and architects.
• Lead the development and refinement of TIAA's Capability Maturity Model and Value Stream Models.
• Create frameworks to support capability-based planning, execution, and architectural alignment.
• Define architecture principles, tool selection criteria, and strategies for build/buy/acquire decisions.
• Deliver reference architectures for business areas based on enterprise strategy and operating models.
• Identify innovation and investment opportunities while improving platform efficiency and value delivery.
• Create models mapping TIAA's products and offerings to reusable platform capabilities.
• Influence TIAA's platform evolution by contributing to cross-product architectural frameworks.
• Guide architecture delivery through collaboration with development teams, product teams, and stakeholders.
• Represent the architecture function in strategic business planning and platform direction.
• Mentor rising leaders and build engineering and data analyst teams for scalable execution.
• Drive strong architectural documentation, stakeholder communication, and executive engagement.
• Promote capability planning that connects business strategy with operational execution.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
10IC

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, including global business transformation.
• Hands-on experience in Business Process Modeling, Capability-Driven Architecture, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Expertise in platforms such as SaaS, cloud-native environments, or high-volume transaction systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan architecture roadmaps and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including executive-level communication and influence.
• Practical experience in applying Domain-Driven Design and enterprise architectural frameworks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Retirement, FinTech, Insurance, or Investment domains.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFE Architect, or Well-Architected Frameworks.
• Experience leading architecture for M&A, platform modernization, or complex business initiatives.
• Familiarity with capability maturity modeling, organizational design, and business operating models.
• Proven change management and transformation leadership skills.
• Strong talent development and mentorship capabilities within technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Related Skills

Application Programming Interface (API) Development/Integration, Automation, Communication, Consultative Communication, Containerization, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Influence, Organizational Savviness, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Relationship Management, Scalability/Reliability, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design/Analysis

Anticipated Posting End Date:
2025-04-30

Base Pay Range: $143,600/yr. - $209,900/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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