Principal Consultant / Enterprise Architect
Banking, Financial Services, Superannuation & Insurance Focus
Immediate Start Preferred | Contract or Permanent | Flexible Engagement
At
9Yards
, client demand for senior architecture leadership continues to accelerate—particularly across
banking, financial services, superannuation and insurance
industries. While some organisations are winding down initiatives, our clients are very much
winding up
, driving an immediate need for an experienced Principal Consultant / Enterprise Architects who can step in and make an impact quickly.
As a result, we're seeking an experienced
Principal Consultant / Enterprise Architect
to lead and shape strategic engagements across our client portfolio, with a
strong preference for the candidate to be available to start immediately or at short notice
.
This role can be engaged on a
contract or permanent basis
, with flexibility across
part-time or full-time allocations
. We focus on outcomes and impact—not rigid engagement models.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading enterprise architecture engagements across
banking, superannuation, insurance and broader financial services
clients
* Defining
target state architectures, roadmaps, principles, and reference models
aligned to business strategy and regulatory obligations
* Providing architectural oversight and assurance across solution designs and delivery initiatives
* Supporting architecture governance, design authorities, and executive-level decision forums
* Mentoring Solution Architects and contributing specialists across active engagements
* Partnering closely with CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior business leaders to drive informed decision-making
* Advising on modern architecture patterns including
data platforms, integration, cloud, and AI-enabled capabilities
What You'll Bring
* 10+ years' experience
in Enterprise Architecture or senior architecture consulting roles
* Strong, demonstrable experience within banking, superannuation, insurance or financial services environments
* Proven capability defining and operationalising
enterprise target states and transformation roadmaps
* Confidence engaging with senior executives within
regulated and risk-aware organisations
* Experience working within
complex governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of architecture practitioners
* A consulting mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery
* Immediate availability or the ability to commence at short notice is highly regarded
* Awareness of AI and its implications for enterprise and solution architecture is advantageous
Why Join 9Yards?
* Work alongside
some of the brightest strategic and technical minds in Australia
* Genuine flexibility in
how, when, and where
you work however an Eastern seaboard location will be ideal to meet client requirements.
* Mostly offsite/ remote work with the occasional onsite requirement.
* A strong pipeline of meaningful,
immediately commencing work
with respected banking and superannuation clients
* A values-led culture built on trust, collaboration, and integrity
* Opportunities to shape client engagements, mentor others, and influence executive-level thinking
If you're a senior architect with
immediate availability
who thrives in
banking and superannuation-led environments
, we'd welcome a conversation.