Business Architect Job

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Business Architect
Strategy and Business Architecture
Market Anchor: £63,561 + Status Car
Head Office Swindon
Permanent, Full Time
We have a history of putting our members first and with our Clear Blue Water strategy in mind, a modern way of rewarding success. Capitalising on the latest commercial and technological developments, our operating model and strategies are continually updated to keep us one step ahead of the competition. Your challenge will be to drive and help embed the necessary changes that ensure we optimise our investment strategy.
A more challenging role
As a Business Architect you will be working as part of a high performing team with a commitment and mandate to deliver real change across the Group. You will work closely with senior leaders and a wide range of key stakeholders in order to drive further innovation and effectiveness into our business, so we transform the customer's experience and business performance.
The role involves the mapping and modelling of what the organisation needs to look like in order to realise Nationwide's strategy, meaning we must continually develop our operating models and the business and IT strategies which underpin them. This will mean:
• Developing operational strategies
• Carrying out operational and feasibility assessments for business change
• Providing support to mergers and acquisition activity
• Undertaking operational excellence reviews to optimise business function.
With accountability for a business domain, you will also need to influence and shape the investments we make in our projects.
A more talented person
We are looking for a result driven Business Architect who has extensive experience in a change environment across a variety of business areas. As a confident leader you will be able to influence stakeholders at all levels and demonstrate a proven track record in challenging and driving business performance through a pragmatic approach, with the focus on value creation. You will need to think creatively and help others do the same, with a view toward continually enhancing our operating model to ensure we deliver our strategic vision.
You'll easily grasp the needs of your customer and implicitly understand the impact of emerging business and technological trends they might need to embrace. More than that, you'll be well-acquainted with key Business and Operational capabilities, be confident at preparing high level business cases and financial analysis. You'll also have what it takes to translate changing architectures and principles into tangible improvements to project and programme delivery.
This opportunity is for someone who wants to demonstrate their drive and capability to make change happen and deliver significant and tangible improvements across the business as part of a talented and ambitious team. To succeed in this high profile role you will also have a degree in a relevant field and have strong verbal and written communication skills to Board level.
An employer you're proud of
Our mutual status means we're here to benefit customers, not shareholders. Our commitment to customers, not shareholders, has always been what sets us apart from our competitors. And now, more than ever, our reputation for being open, honest and trustworthy is helping us go from strength to strength. Underpinning it all is a commercial operation that never stands still. We're always thinking ahead, aiming higher and sharpening our competitive edge. That's why we invest in people who are not only proud of what we stand for, but who also have the talent and drive to boost our performance still further.
The rewards you deserve
If you put a lot in, it's only fair you should get a lot out. Help us continue to offer customers the best possible experience, and we'll give you all the support, recognition and rewards you deserve. As well as a great working environment and plenty of scope for development and growth, you can expect a generous package that includes pension, life assurance, healthcare and bonus scheme.
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Company Description

Nationwide Building Society is the world's largest building society, the UK's second largest savings provider and third largest mortgage lender. It is also a major provider of current accounts, credit cards and personal loans. With around 16 million members, Nationwide has a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK population. In the first half of 2010/2011 alone we helped 10,000 people buy their first home. Since the credit crunch began in 2007, Nationwide has remained profitable against a very difficult economic environment. In the year 2010/11 Nationwide made a strong underlying profit of £276 million - up 30% from the previous year. Our strong financial performance and prudent business model meant that Nationwide was included in Global Finance magazine's Top 50 Safest Banks in the World, one of only three UK institutions in the Top 50.