Sr. Director, Architecture, Uk And Emerging Markets

Team Overview

The Architecture team serves as the governance lead, strategic architecture owner, and architecture development authority for the organization. This is a small, focused team responsible for developing innovative solutions, exploring emerging technology opportunities, shaping future architectures, and providing strategic technical vision and guidance across the business. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture strategy and governance for the UK and Emerging Markets, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regional business objectives.
• Define scalable, secure, and compliant solution architectures across credit, fraud, marketing, and consumer data platforms.
• Drive AI and modernization initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance products, services, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to deliver business and regulatory outcomes.
• Translate customer, business, and regulatory requirements into technical solutions that are scalable, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Establish and maintain regional architecture standards, reference architectures, governance forums, and best practices.
• Develop architecture roadmaps that balance immediate market needs with long-term platform strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across architecture reviews, governance activities, and strategic initiatives.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• Extensive experience in Solution, Enterprise, or Platform Architecture leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of credit bureau, credit reporting, financial services, or data-driven platforms.
• Experience leading architecture governance, technology standards, and enterprise-wide architecture practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and data protection frameworks, including UK GDPR and related regulations.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, data-intensive, and enterprise-integrated solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for varied audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI, machine learning, and modernization initiatives within regulated industries.
• Experience evaluating technology partners, platforms, and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Exposure to multi-market or international regulatory environments.

What’s in it for you?

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days annual leave and bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off and a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme and access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care and a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a place to grow:

If there's something on the list of essential or desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that stop you from applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, let's confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.

Flexibility at TU:

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:

At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us.

Interview that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.