The Distinguished Architect will define and advance target-state architecture across enterprise-scale trading and investment management platforms supporting $1T+ in assets. The role requires hands-on technical depth in designing low-latency, high-throughput trading systems, real-time event streaming, order routing, and market data infrastructure, while partnering with executive leadership to align business strategy with modern cloud, AI-enabled, and microservices-based solutions.… Responsibilities include leading cloud transformation (AWS), establishing architecture standards and frameworks, driving adoption of AI/ML and blockchain capabilities, championing Architecture as Code, and guiding domain architects across the trading ecosystem. Required experience includes 8+ years designing enterprise-scale microservices and event-driven architectures, 5+ years in trading technology (OMS/EMS, FIX protocol, market data), and a track record leading cloud modernization and long-term architecture strategies.