Director, Architecture

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Director, Architecture & Technology Strategy reports to the Vice President, AI and is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise architecture and technology strategy for Fidelity Investments Canada. The role provides strategic and people leadership across enterprise, domain, solution and data architecture, ensuring these capabilities evolve in support of the firm's business priorities, technology modernization and AI ambitions.

The successful candidate will combine strong strategic thinking, technical depth and business partnership skills. They will work closely with senior business and technology leaders to translate enterprise priorities into target-state architecture, technology capabilities, standards and multi-year roadmaps that support long-term growth, operational resilience and transformation.

A critical part of the role is close partnership with Fidelity International (FIL). The Director will maintain visibility into evolving FIL strategies, standards, platforms and capabilities and work collaboratively with international partners to shape a joint Canada-FIL roadmap, identifying where Canada should adopt, extend, contribute to or influence enterprise capabilities.

The Director leads and develops the Architecture teams, strengthening the maturity of the function, its operating model, governance practices and technical capabilities. They work closely with Business, AI, Engineering, Security, Risk and Governance partners on key strategic initiatives, ensuring enterprise architecture supports modern engineering practices, technology modernization and the adoption of advanced analytics, generative AI and agentic AI while maintaining appropriate security, resilience and control.

• Translates long-term business objectives into target-state architecture, technology capabilities, standards and investment priorities and establishes a clear multi-year technology roadmap.

• Defines and maintains enterprise architecture direction across business, application, integration, data, cloud and technology domains, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology decisions.

• Shapes enterprise technology strategy, providing strategic guidance on technology investments, platform selection, modernization opportunities and emerging technologies while balancing innovation, resilience, security and cost efficiency.

• Establishes and continuously matures architecture governance, principles, reference architectures and decision-making practices to enable consistent, pragmatic and effective technology decisions.

• Partners with Engineering and Technology leaders to identify and prioritize technology modernization, technical debt reduction, technology lifecycle management and architectural simplification.

• Ensures AI and emerging technology requirements are incorporated into enterprise architecture, data architecture, integration patterns and platform strategy, supporting the adoption of generative AI, agentic AI and AI-enabled software development.

• Leads, develops and matures the Architecture function, establishing clear accountabilities, operating practices and decision rights across enterprise, domain, solution and data architecture teams.

• Hires, coaches, mentors and develops leaders and technical talent and establishes clear goals, development plans and performance expectations.

• Builds a culture of strong technical leadership, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and constructive challenge.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, enterprise architecture or technology strategy, preferably in financial services or another complex regulated environment.

• At least 5 years of people leadership experience managing technical subject matter experts and people managers.

• Demonstrated experience defining and executing enterprise architecture and technology strategies, leading multidisciplinary technical teams and partnering with senior business and technology leaders on major transformation and modernization initiatives.

• Experience building and maturing architecture capabilities, establishing architecture standards, governance practices and technology roadmaps in complex organizations.

• Experience working in a global organization and developing enterprise architecture or technology capabilities across regions; financial services experience strongly preferred.

• Relevant enterprise architecture, cloud or data management certification such as TOGAF, AWS, Snowflake or CDMP.

The Skills Set You Bring

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and technology strategy, with the ability to connect business strategy to technology capabilities, architectural direction and investment decisions.

• Strong knowledge of modern cloud and data platforms, including Snowflake and AWS, and the architecture patterns required for scalable, secure enterprise technology capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise, domain, solution and data architecture, including application design, integration patterns, data modelling, semantic layers and enterprise information architecture.

• Strong understanding of technology modernization, architecture governance, technical debt management, technology lifecycle management and enterprise architecture standards.

• Broad knowledge of enterprise architecture across applications, integration, cloud, security and technology domains and experience establishing target-state architecture and multi-year technology roadmaps.

• Strong understanding of how enterprise architecture and modern engineering practices enable AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI and AI-enabled software development at enterprise scale.

• Demonstrated ability to build and mature architecture practices, develop technical talent and establish effective operating models and decision-making frameworks.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, communication, presentation and relationship-management skills, including the ability to influence senior business, technology and international stakeholders.

• Strong strategic judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies, balance short-term delivery with long-term direction and lead through ambiguity

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements that vary based on role requirements

• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you

• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $6000 annually for mental health services and therapy

• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks

• Up to $650 for home office equipment

• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice

• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups

• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process as well as an AI screening tool that assists in screening and assessing applications. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
o Greater Toronto's Top Employers
o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canada's Top Employers for Young People

• Great Place To Work® Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team