Manager – 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Manager, Architecture reports to the Vice President, AI and is responsible for leading the enterprise, domain and solution architecture teams supporting Fidelity Investments Canada. The role provides technical and people leadership to ensure technology solutions are designed and implemented in alignment with enterprise architecture standards, business priorities and the firm's long-term technology strategy.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, architectural judgement and people management skills. They will work closely with Business, Engineering, Data, AI and Technology teams to translate enterprise architecture direction into practical solutions, guide complex technology decisions and support modernization initiatives across the organization.

A critical part of the role is close collaboration with Fidelity International (FIL) and international architecture counterparts. The Manager will work with global teams to align architecture standards, technology roadmaps and design practices, leverage shared enterprise capabilities and contribute to common architectural direction. They will help ensure Canadian business requirements are represented in global architecture discussions while promoting consistency, reuse and collaboration across regions.

A key focus of the role is to strengthen and mature the architecture practice, establishing consistent design principles, reference architectures, governance processes and ways of working that improve the quality, efficiency and consistency of technology delivery. As emerging technologies continue to reshape enterprise systems, the Manager will also help evolve architectural practices to support modern cloud platforms, integration, generative AI and agentic AI while maintaining appropriate security, resilience and scalability.

• Develop and present business cases for strategic architecture-led initiatives, articulating business value, costs, benefits, risks, dependencies and architectural implications to support executive decision-making and investment prioritization.
• Provide architecture leadership throughout project delivery, ensuring key architectural decisions, risks and dependencies are actively managed and that delivered solutions remain aligned with approved target-state architectures, enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Lead the enterprise, domain and solution architecture teams, providing technical direction and oversight for the design and evolution of technology solutions across business applications, platforms and integration capabilities.
• Translate enterprise architecture strategy, standards and target-state direction into practical architectural designs, reference architectures and implementation roadmaps aligned with business and technology priorities.
• Establish and continuously improve architecture practices, design standards, governance processes and decision-making frameworks to promote consistency, reusability and effective technology delivery.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership on complex initiatives, helping teams evaluate design options, resolve technical challenges and balance short-term business needs with long-term architectural sustainability.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Technology teams to support modernization initiatives, reduce technical debt, simplify system architectures and improve platform resilience, maintainability and scalability.
• Partner with Data Architecture, AI, Security and Engineering teams to ensure solutions support enterprise integration, secure data access and the adoption of emerging technologies, including generative AI and agentic AI.
• Work closely with FIL and international architecture counterparts to align technology standards, architectural patterns and roadmaps, maximize reuse of global capabilities and contribute to shared enterprise architecture direction.
• Represent Canadian architecture requirements and priorities in global discussions, fostering strong international partnerships and ensuring alignment between local delivery needs and enterprise technology strategies.
• Communicate architecture direction, design decisions and technology recommendations to business and technology stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business implications.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of architects, establishing clear goals, accountabilities, development plans and performance expectations while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Completed University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in IT, with a strong focus on enterprise, domain or solution architecture, preferably in wealth management, financial services or another complex regulated environment.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing architects or senior technical professionals.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex enterprise technology solutions across applications, integration, cloud and technology platforms.
• Experience establishing and maturing architecture practices, design standards, governance processes and technical decision-making frameworks.
• Experience working with modern cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, enterprise integration patterns, APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience collaborating across business, engineering and technology teams on major transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Experience working in a global organization, collaborating with international architecture and technology teams, and aligning local solutions with enterprise-wide strategies and standards.
• Familiarity with generative AI, agentic AI and their implications for enterprise and solution architecture is an asset.

The Skills You Bring

• Strong understanding of enterprise, domain and solution architecture, with the ability to translate business and technology requirements into scalable, secure and sustainable architectural designs.
• Strong technical knowledge across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, integration architectures, APIs, distributed systems and modern technology infrastructure.
• Experience developing architecture principles, reference architectures, design standards and target-state solutions that guide technology delivery.
• Strong understanding of architecture governance, technology modernization, technical debt and technology lifecycle considerations.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, cloud-native architecture and architectural patterns supporting AI-enabled applications and agentic systems.
• Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex architectural trade-offs, challenge existing approaches and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop technical teams, establish clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to influence business, engineering and technology stakeholders and explain complex architectural concepts in business terms.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with international counterparts, influence shared architectural decisions and balance global technology direction with local business requirements.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is an asset.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $133,000 to $170,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

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. 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