Information Architect - Institutional Services

Job Description: Information Architect - Institutional Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Joining our Strategy and Execution team focused on digital innovation offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact group driving the next wave of transformation across Institutional Services. As we expand our focus on internet-facing applications and digital experiences, we’re looking for forward-thinking, strategic professionals who are excited to shape how we engage with customers, streamline operations, and unlock new business models. This team takes a client-centric approach to innovation and works closely with industry experts within our corporate trust and agency business to identify unique customer and market needs, while considering broader business capabilities to build sustainable solutions. You’ll be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team where your contributions can directly influence high-impact initiatives.

Overview of Role

Responsible for the overall design of the information (data) architecture for Institutional Services as part of the business architecture framework adapted for Wilmington Trust corporate trust and agency services. Knowledgeable in designing and constructing data architectures, operational data stores, and data marts. Focused on how data supports business goals and ensuring data is organized and managed effectively for business use. Bridge the gap between technical data solutions and business capabilities, working closely with business analysts and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Information Architecture (IA) including logical hierarchies and taxonomies using adapted business architecture frameworks and metamodel for Institutional Services (e.g., TOGAF).
• Focus on defining data/information architecture standards, policies, and guidelines for the organization, structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements.
• Drive accountability and adherence to accepted data content standards for technology projects.
• Use modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, BPMN) to document information architecture.
• Maintain repositories of information architecture deliverables with traceability.
• Facilitate analysis and development of complex logical database designs, logical data models, and relational data definitions in support of information systems and digital product platforms.
• Understand the methodologies and technologies that depict the flow of data within and between technology systems and business operations.
• Work closely with business leaders, digital product owners, technical owners, and other key stakeholders to support change management and transformation initiatives.
• Support capability-based planning and investment decisions.
• Serve as liaison between business/functional areas and Technology to ensure business data requirements are clearly defined, communicated, well understood, and weighed in conjunction with competing priorities from other projects.
• Understand products in the Bank’s data product ecosystem to continue to generate value for the business.
• Lead multiple data product teams through matrixed leadership of functional associates as well as indirect influence and task assignment authority for matrixed resources, mentoring, and developing all product team members to fulfill the data product vision.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 9 years of related experience.