Director, AI Architecture, Platforms & Innovation

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team

The Director, AI Architecture, Platforms & Innovation is part of CFS’s AI and Data business unit which is accountable for CFS’s Data and AI strategy, governance, platforms and enablement.  

As Director, AI Architecture, Platforms & Innovation, you will play a key role in shaping the enterprise AI architecture, platform strategy and technology roadmap that supports the safe and scalable adoption of AI across CFS. You will convert AI strategy into practical technology decisions, standards and investment choices.  

Your Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Technology teams (Enterprise Architecture, Cyber, Infrastructure, Platforms and Engineering) to ensure AI architecture, standards and platform choices are aligned with broader CFS technology strategy and controls.
• Define and maintain CFS AI reference architectures and target-state blueprints.
• Lead AI platform, tooling and vendor assessments (e.g. Foundry, agent platforms, model providers and AI SaaS solutions).
• Own AI architecture and standards covering models, agents, APIs, orchestration, integration and security.
• Partner with strategic programmes to provide AI architecture leadership, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable and aligned to enterprise technology standards.
• Drive alignment between AI, data and cloud platforms, including Databricks, to support secure and scalable AI adoption.
• Lead the assessment of emerging AI technologies and develop reusable architectural patterns that accelerate enterprise delivery.
• Shape AI platform selection, vendor assessments, RFPs and technology investment decisions to enable long-term business value

Your Capability and Experience

• Extensive technology architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven success in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on Azure and/or AWS.
• Experienced in designing and implementing production AI, GenAI or agent-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent enterprise AI platforms.
• Vendor and AI ecosystem management, including AI platform assessment, technology due diligence and investment evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across business and technology teams
• Ability to bring diverse technology teams toward common enterprise outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience guiding AI platform decisions, establishing enterprise foundations and enabling successful delivery outcomes.

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

• Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions  
• Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution
• Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services  
• Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event
• Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, and championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.  

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.  

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).