**Shape the Future of Investment Technology**
Are you passionate about solving complex business challenges through innovative technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering, cloud, data, and emerging AI capabilities?
Join our Fund Administration Technology Architecture team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of investment vehicle management at Manulife.

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Data Solution Architect who combines strategic thinking with technical depth and a relentless curiosity for learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We believe the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives, constructive challenge, and collaborative problem-solving.

If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by innovation, and motivated to influence enterprise-scale technology decisions, we'd love to meet you.
**What You'll Do**
As the Lead Data Solution Architect for the Fund Administration domain, you will lead the design and evolution of technology capabilities that support critical investment operations.

You will partner closely with business leaders, product teams, engineers, and enterprise architects to define technology direction and deliver solutions that create measurable business value.

You will: Lead architecture strategy and technology roadmaps for Fund Administration and Transfer Agent capabilities.

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, future-ready solutions.

Design secure, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native architectures.

Drive modernization initiatives across applications, platforms, data, and integration ecosystems.

Develop architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable implementation patterns.

Influence enterprise technology direction and participate in governance and architecture review boards.

Present strategic recommendations and architectural solutions to senior and executive leadership.

Mentor engineers and architects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Leverage AI-enabled solutions to improve business outcomes and use internal AI tools to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
**What Makes You Successful**
You are a strategic thinker with a strong software engineering foundation who enjoys balancing business outcomes with technical excellence.

You can simplify complexity, influence stakeholders across all levels, and build trusted relationships that drive results.
**Required Qualifications**
8+ years of architecture or senior engineering experience within Financial Services.

Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.

Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, patterns, and modern design principles.

Experience defining target-state architectures and executing modernization strategies.

Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and integration patterns.

Expertise in APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture, and data integration approaches.

Experience designing for scalability, resiliency, security, privacy, maintainability, and performance.





Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.

Experience leading architecture governance, standards development, and strategic technology initiatives.

Passion for understanding business domains and translating business strategy into technology solutions.
**Preferred Technical Experience**
Experience with several of the following technologies and platforms: Microsoft Azure
Azure Data Lake
Azure Data Factory
Databricks
SQL Server
Power Platform / Power Apps
Informatica EDL
Markit EDM
Charles River
Enterprise Data Platforms & Analytics Solutions
Experience with AI-enabled architectures, advanced analytics platforms, and intelligent automation is highly desirable.
**Why Join Us?**
At Manulife, you'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-scale solutions that support critical investment operations while working alongside talented technology and business leaders.

We offer: Challenging and meaningful work with global impact
Opportunities to work with emerging technologies, including AI
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and diverse perspectives
Career growth, continuous learning, and career development
Adaptable work arrangements that support well-being and work-life balance
The opportunity to help shape the future of investment technology
**Ready to Make an Impact?**
If you're a visionary architect who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and building technology that drives business outcomes, we invite you to join our team and help shape what's next.
_If you are applying to this role in Massachusetts, please note the salary range is_
127,330.00 - 236,470.00 USD
_USD.

Additionally, employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance._
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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**Referenced Salary Location**
CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 250 Bloor Street East
**Modalidades de Trabajo**
Híbrido
**Salary range is expected to be between**
$113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CAD
Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y recibir una compensación vinculada al rendimiento empresarial e individual.

El salario real variará según las condiciones del mercado local, la geografía y factores relacionados con el puesto como conocimientos, habilidades, requerimientos, experiencia y educación/formación.

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📌 Lead Data Solution Architect, Fund Administration Technology (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Toronto