SiriusPoint, a Bermuda-headquartered specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriter, seeks a Chief Architect in New York City to lead enterprise architecture and technology strategy, governing standards, roadmaps, and alignment across data, cloud, security, and AI. Requires 15+ years in insurance/reinsurance and deep AWS, SaaS/PaaS, API, and microservices expertise.
Compensation
$265K–$285K / yr
Location
New York City
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
C level
Employment
Not specified
Experience
15+ years
Category
Architecture
Posted
Skills
ai
analytics
api
aws
candidate-experience
ccpa
cloud
cloud-native
devops
elt
event-driven-architecture
iaas
itil
saas
soa
Must have
Master's or bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or related field, or equivalent experience
15+ years of experience in insurance and reinsurance with sound understanding of insurance/reinsurance processes and concepts
10+ years of experience in at least three disciplines such as business/information/solution/technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, or o
5+ years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis
Familiar with cloud-based technologies, specifically AWS
Deep, up-to-date expertise in SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, DevOps, and microservices
Familiar with information management practices, SDLC management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks
Exceptional verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
Strong mathematical skills for cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management
Exposure to and understanding of existing, new, and emerging technologies and processing environments
Full description
Who We Are
SiriusPoint is a specialty underwriter providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and program managers. With over $3.0 billion total capital, SiriusPoint’s operating companies have a financial strength rating of A from AM Best, Fitch and S&P, and A3 from Moody’s.
Join Our Team
We are seeking a Chief Architect to lead SiriusPoint’s enterprise architecture function and technology strategy. This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture vision, standards, principles, and roadmaps that enable business strategy, operational excellence, and technology modernization. The Chief Architect will serve as SiriusPoint’s senior technology strategist, ensuring alignment between business objectives, data, applications, infrastructure, security, AI, and emerging technology investments. The role will lead Enterprise Architecture and Architecture Governance while partnering closely with Delivery, Data, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Business leaders across the enterprise. You will report to the Chief Information and Technology Officer.
Your responsibilities will include:
Enterprise Architecture Strategy
Define and maintain SiriusPoint’s Enterprise Architecture strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.
Align technology investments with business capabilities, strategic priorities, and transformation objectives.
Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their applicability across underwriting, claims, finance, operations, data, and AI platforms.
Act as a technology evangelist and trusted advisor to ELT, business leaders, and IT leadership.
Architecture Governance & Standards
Establish and govern enterprise architecture standards, principles, patterns, and reference architectures.
Chair Architecture Review Boards and technology governance forums.
Ensure adherence to architecture standards across strategic initiatives and IT investments.
Develop target-state architectures and transition roadmaps.
Provide architectural guidance for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and modernization efforts.
Chief Architect at SiriusPoint (New York City) — aijobsearch
Lead evaluation and selection of major technology platforms and strategic vendors.
Ensure security, scalability, resiliency, and maintainability are embedded into architectural decisions.
Data, AI & Integration Partnership
Partner with the Chief Data Officer and Head of AI & Engineering to ensure alignment of data, analytics, AI, and integration architectures.
Establish integration standards leveraging modern APIs, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native design principles.
Support enterprise-wide adoption of reusable platforms and common services.
Organizational Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing architecture organization.
Build strong relationships with business, technology, and vendor stakeholders.
Mentor architects and establish career development pathways across the architecture function.
Your skills and abilities should include:
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
More than 15 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance in various functions, a sound understanding of insurance and reinsurance processes/concepts.
10 or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations in a multi-tier environment.
5 or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.
Familiar with Cloud-based technologies specifically AWS. Deep and up-to-date expertise in SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, DevOps and micro services.
Familiar with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills, soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
Strong mathematical skills needed in this area for cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.
Exposure and understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies, and processing environments.
We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career. We offer a competitive and above market compensation package. The following are some of the benefits and perks we offer our employees:
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA Medical and Dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)
Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income
Employee paid Long Term Disability(voluntary)
Company Medical Leave, Parental leave- 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service
Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
Travel assistance programs Company paid
401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre- and post-tax contributions allowed
Gym reimbursement
Legal plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous PTO
Flexible work arrangement
Fully stacked pantry on-site
Team outings
ERG Groups
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SALARY: The estimated annual salary range for this position is mentioned below. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, SiriusPoint will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.
SALARY RANGE
$265,000—$285,000 USD
United behind common goals
At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.
Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class underwriter utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise, and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.
Our culture is one ofperformance and accountability. Our people are our experts, and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.
Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide everyday actions and decision making.
Integrity: Integrity, respect and trust are our core principles
Customer Focused: Our customers are the reason we exist
Solution Driven: Creating solutions is our mindset
Diversity: Diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger
Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values - Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration - are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.
We Achieve More Together
At SiriusPoint, we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.
We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.
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