General Manager Architecture - Data, Analytics & AI

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The General Manager, Architecture – Data, Analytics & AI leads the architecture strategy for data platforms, analytics capabilities and artificial intelligence across ANZ. The role requires extensive experience in enterprise architecture, data governance, cloud platforms, AI and large-scale technology transformation, together with strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to set architectural standards, guide investment decisions, improve data accessibility and quality, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with business goals. Experience in banking or another highly regulated industry, along with the ability to influence senior executives and lead geographically distributed teams, would be highly valued.

About the employer

ANZ Bank, formally Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is one of the largest banking institutions in Australia and New Zealand, with operations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Fiji. The bank provides personal banking, business banking, institutional banking, wealth services and digital financial solutions. ANZ supports customers through branches, digital channels and specialist relationship teams, while investing heavily in technology, data, cybersecurity and innovation. Its operations serve individuals, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutional clients. As a major regional employer, ANZ offers careers in banking, technology, risk, operations, finance and customer service. The organisation places importance on responsible banking, inclusion, customer outcomes and sustainable long-term growth.

Working in Fiji

Fiji offers opportunities in banking, tourism, hospitality, construction, telecommunications, education, healthcare, agriculture and technology. Suva is the main professional and government centre, while Nadi and Lautoka have strong tourism and commercial activity. Fijian culture is welcoming and community-oriented, blending Indigenous iTaukei traditions with Indo-Fijian influences. English is widely used in business, alongside iTaukei and Hindi. Lifestyle is relaxed, with warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a generally social atmosphere, although imported goods and housing in central Suva can be expensive. Foreign nationals usually need an appropriate work permit before starting employment; employers commonly support the application, and requirements depend on the position and nationality. Prospective employees should confirm visa rules, salary taxation, healthcare arrangements, accommodation and relocation assistance directly with ANZ and Fiji’s immigration authorities.