Distinguished Architect role responsible for defining and advancing target-state architecture across enterprise-scale trading and investment management platforms supporting $1T+ in assets. The role requires hands-on expertise in designing low-latency, high-throughput trading systems, including real-time event streaming, order routing, and market data infrastructure, while guiding modernization initiatives including cloud adoption (AWS), microservices, and event-driven architectures.… Requires 8+ years designing enterprise-scale architectures and 5+ years in trading technology domains (OMS/EMS, FIX protocol, market data). The architect will influence domain architects, establish enterprise architecture standards, champion Architecture as Code, and drive adoption of AI/ML and blockchain capabilities while partnering with executive leadership on strategic technology decisions.