Lead Service Architect
IT, Infrastructure & CybersecurityPosted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead Service Architects (Corporation)”
Posted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead Service Architects (Corporation)”
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Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, bringing together the world’s leading risk takers to advance global progress.
Our strategy is focused on delivering strong underwriting performance, operating an efficient and flexible marketplace, and maximising the capital advantage of the Lloyd’s market — while continuing to build a Lloyd’s we are proud of.
How we deliver this, matters. We take the risk, make things happen, and own the outcome — working together across our global network to turn insight into impact.
Lloyd’s is seeking to recruit x2 Lead Service Architects (Corporation) you’ll provide clear architectural leadership across Finance, Risk, Legal and HR. You’ll help these functions operate efficiently, predictably and with confidence.
You’ll align strategy and technology, simplify complex application landscapes, and ensure solutions are robust, compliant and fit for purpose. Through strong relationships and effective governance, you’ll support major change, manage technical risk and deliver clear roadmaps that balance cost, risk and value. All while helping Lloyd’s remain a disciplined, efficient and trusted global insurance marketplace.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. As we deliver our Advance and Protect strategy, you’ll help modernise how the world’s leading insurance market operates. You’ll reduce friction through smarter platforms and data, enable risk‑based oversight, and create foundations for innovation at scale.
What you’ll do
Lead transformation
Set and champion enterprise architecture principles and governance.
Align enterprise and domain strategies, with clear 1, 3 and 5‑year views.
Support major programmes through design authority, governance and procurement.
Explain architectural decisions clearly to business and technology leaders.
Keep the engine running
Drive application lifecycle management, rationalisation and cost transparency.
Manage technical debt, waivers and target‑state alignment.
Balance day‑to‑day stability with long‑term change.
Work as one Lloyd’s
Build trusted relationships across Finance, HR, Risk and Legal.
Collaborate with the wider architecture community to stay consistent and joined‑up.
Stay curious about modern tools, data, AI and industry best practice.
What you’ll bring
Strong enterprise architecture experience in complex, regulated environments.
Knowledge of Finance and/or HR within financial services.
Confidence working with governance, integration and data.
A clear communicator who can simplify complexity for senior leaders.
Calm judgement under pressure and a collaborative mindset.
Experience of the Lloyd’s market or insurance sector is a strong advantage.
Being inclusive at Lloyd’s is integral to how we work — and how we deliver impact.
We aim to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we serve, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and supported to reach their full potential.
We take the risk by challenging traditional thinking and being proactive about inclusion. That means being open and positive about workplace adjustments, prioritising health and wellbeing, and investing in diversity and inclusion training so everyone feels able to contribute and succeed.
We make things happen by turning our commitment into action. Through employee networks, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and sustained investment in professional development, we create an environment where inclusion is experienced day‑to‑day — not just talked about.
We own the outcome by focusing on impact. By bringing together diverse perspectives and the best minds in the industry, we work collaboratively with underwriters and brokers to create innovative, responsive solutions that share risk and solve complex problems across global markets.
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