Senior Business Architect

About Our Company Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Serves as a strategic problem solver and delivery leader who translates enterprise objectives into measurable business outcomes. This role owns initiatives from concept through discovery, delivery, partnering closely with Product, User Experience, Technology, Field Insights, Field Implementation, Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful advisor and enterprise capabilities. The Business Architect is expected to independently drive discovery, define business outcomes, establish success metrics, align stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of roadmap initiatives. Success in this role is measured by the ability to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal oversight while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and mentoring less experienced team members.

Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment (20%) Understand organizational strategy, business priorities, and enterprise objectives. Translate strategic goals into actionable business capabilities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. Connect individual initiatives to broader business and customer value. Identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and dependencies across experiences, products, and processes. Contribute to future-state thinking and support long-term business vision. Problem Definition & Solution Ownership (25%) Lead complex business problems from ambiguity to execution. Independently conduct discovery to determine: What problem should be solved. Why it matters. Who is impacted. What outcome defines success. Define business requirements, success metrics, acceptance criteria, and deliverables. Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned to enterprise strategy. Demonstrate complete ownership from initiation through implementation. Roadmap Delivery & Execution Excellence (20%) Drive roadmap initiatives from concept to delivery with minimal supervision. Ensure deliverables are completed: On time Within scope With high quality With no unresolved business issues Facilitate decision making, issue resolution, and dependency management. Monitor progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans. Hold teams accountable for commitments and outcomes. Cross-Functional Partnership (15%) Partner closely with: Product Owners UX Designers Technology Teams Field Insights Field Implementation Operations Business Stakeholders Ensure alignment across business, design, and technology throughout delivery. Act as the primary business representative during discovery and execution. Drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Stakeholder Management & Communication (10%) Build trusted partnerships across business and technology organizations. Communicate effectively with leaders, peers, and delivery teams. Facilitate workshops, reviews, roadmap discussions, and decision-making forums. Present recommendations supported by analysis, customer insights, and business impact. Manage competing priorities while maintaining