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Barclay Simpson

Principal Enterprise Architect

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

13-03-2026

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Leadership Architecture

Job Specifications

A global financial services organisation is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead Identity & Access Management strategy across a complex, international technology environment. This Director-level role will be responsible for defining the IAM architecture roadmap and driving enterprise-wide strategy across areas including authentication, privileged access management, identity governance and zero trust.

You will work closely with senior technology and cybersecurity leadership to shape long-term architecture direction, influence major transformation programmes and ensure identity capabilities support both business growth and regulatory requirements. The role requires a senior architect with strong experience leading IAM strategy within large, complex organisations and the ability to influence stakeholders at executive level.

Central London based with hybrid working. Salary £170,000–£180,000 + bonus. No visa sponsorship.

About the Company

Barclay Simpson is a specialist international recruitment company that recruits Cyber Security, Technology and Governance professionals across internal audit, risk management, information / cyber security, technology and change, regulatory compliance, financial crime, resilience, data protection, data analytics, and legal & governance professionals across all sectors of the economy. Established in 1989, we are based in London and Frankfurt and recruit for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Know more