AI & Data Architect

Shenzhen Permanent RMB1,000,000 - RMB1,500,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced AI & Data Architect to join a global fintech organization within the financial services sector. This role will act as a Principal Architect, owning the AI and data architecture strategy for large‑scale, enterprise‑grade platforms, and driving the design and delivery of intelligent data and AI solutions across multiple business domains.
  • Global Fintech Company
  • Excellent welfare benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a large, global financial services organization with a mature business and a strong commitment to technology‑driven innovation.

Job Description

  • Act as Principal Architect for AI and data platforms across the organization, defining end‑to‑end architecture covering data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and AI/ML solutions.
  • Own and evolve enterprise‑level AI & Data Architecture Roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business strategy, global fintech initiatives, and regulatory expectations within financial services.
  • Design and govern architectures for large‑scale AI use cases, including but not limited to intelligent analytics, risk & fraud detection, personalization, decision automation, and generative AI applications.
  • Define architectural standards, reference architectures, and practices across data platforms, AI platforms, and integration layers.
  • Partner with engineering, data science, security, and infrastructure teams to drive architecture reviews, design authority processes, and solution governance.
  • Ensure architectures meet non‑functional requirements including security, performance, scalability, resilience, compliance, and cost efficiency. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior architects and engineering teams across regions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful AI & Data Architect should have:

  • Extensive experience as a Principal Architect / Lead Architect within a large, complex organization, preferably in financial services or fintech.
  • Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise‑scale AI and data platforms, supporting high‑volume, mission‑critical systems.
  • Strong understanding of modern data architectures (e.g. data lakes, lakehouse, streaming, real‑time analytics) and AI/ML platforms.
  • Hands‑on experience bridging AI engineering, data engineering, and enterprise architecture, rather than isolated model or analytics work.
  • Deep exposure to global, multi‑region system landscapes and complex stakeholder environments.
  • Fluent in English
  • Active TOGAF Certification

What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including Base*12+Bonus.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects in Global Environment



This is an exciting chance for a skilled AI & Data Architect to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and take the next step in their careers.

Contact
Cherise Cai
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000820
Phone number
+862022830241

Job summary

Function
Technology
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Shenzhen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cherise Cai
Consultant phone
+862022830241
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000820

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.