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Send an email to Accessibility (careers@truist.com?subject=Accommodation%20request)_ _(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response)._ **Regular or Temporary:** Regular **Language Fluency:** English (Required) **Work Shift:** 1st shift (United States of America) **Please review the following job description:** Senior-level trusted advisor and thought-leader providing an experienced technology and business perspective in the development of enterprise strategies and Digital enablement. Drive the delivery of enterprise strategies through current and emerging technology capabilities. Evaluate industry trends and perform financial-technology exploration to identify emerging technologies and innovation opportunities critical to Truist's future technology success. Define technology strategies, drive technology choices and make strategic technology decisions/recommendations to increase the overall competitive position of the company. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Evaluate financial-technology and other emerging technology trends in the industry to identify opportunities that warrant consideration and potential investment by the CTO. 2. Stay abreast of business trends to identify existing and emerging enterprise gaps or opportunities; develop strategies to address gaps and take advantage of opportunities. 3. Establish principles, rules, standards and best practices for enterprise technologies, injecting these in the established architecture and project review processes. 4. Support strategic business transformation initiatives (Core Banking transformation, Enterprise Digital Strategy). 5. Develop business cases that effectively represent the business opportunity and the investments (people, funding, time) required to achieve the enterprise value. 6. Effectively communicate technology and business enablement future-state recommendations to a variety of audiences (from Board level/Executive Management to technologists to end-users) such that it engenders buy-in and active support. 7. Establish framework for identifying broad architecture strategies, choices and standards. 8. Identify future Truist transformation needs. 9. Develop and leverage a network of external business partners, academics and technology thought leaders to ensure Truist positioned for the digital future. 10. Collaborate with the broader Truist architecture community and provide input into Information Technology (IT) strategies and Architecture standards. 11. Provide influential leadership that supports insightful decision-making, effectively aligns technology capabilities with business needs. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Required Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or Management Information Systems-related field, or equivalent education and related training 2. Fifteen to twenty years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technology; 3. Fifteen to twenty years of experience in technology strategy and/or architectural domains 4. Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains such as application, data, infrastructure, security and integration 5. Broad understanding of technology, architectural and strategic-planning concepts 6. Ability to identify and translate enterprise-level needs into technology plans/business solutions 7. Ability to interact effectively with Executive Management 8. Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills 9. Ability to think and act strategically 10. Substantial experience as a senior-level and effective negotiator (internal and external negotiations) 11. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Master's degree in Business or IT 2. Experience implementing SASE or ZTNA enterprise networks 3. Experience with CI/CD pipelines **OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS** **Sitting** Frequently (25% - 50% of the time) **Lifting** Up to 25 lbs. **Visual / Audio / Speaking** Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone. **Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding** Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers. **Availability** Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need. **Travel** Up to 25% **General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (https://benefits.truist.com/) . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. 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