FCA
Financial Services Regulation
M365ProductArchitect
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“M365 Product Architect at FCA. Skills: M365 Product Architecture, Technical Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Security, Governance Frameworks, Stakeholder Management. Provide technical leadership and architectural authority for all M365 services. Partner with Product Owners to maximise M365 licensing value”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure consistent and scalable platform capability; Enable informed decision-making and alignment; Increase enterprise value from the platform; Increase return on investment and platform efficiency; Reduce risk and improve regulatory alignment; Support data-driven decision-making and performance tracking; Increase scalability and reduce dependency on central teams; Maintain compliance and controlled delivery; Ensure cost-effective and reliable solutions; Support continuous improvement and long-term organisational benefit; Translate platform capabilities into measurable business outcomes and value realisation
Industry & Context.
SC Clearance required, Must hold or be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Architect and deliver enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 solutions spanning SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, Power Platform, Viva, Copilot for M365 and Azure integration services, Defined and implemented enterprise-wide architectural standards, governance frameworks, and integration models across M365 and connected systems, Applied advanced cloud and security practices using Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Zero Trust principles
Nice to Have
Strategic architectural thinker balancing business value, technical excellence, risk management, and cost optimisation, Extensive platform economics knowledge analysing M365 licensing, utilisation, optimisation opportunities, and articulating ROI, Commercially skilled in evaluating supplier proposals, understanding cost implications, and promoting high-value solutions, Executive-level influencer able to engage across all organisational levels, Cross-organisational enabler with experience building relationships, communities of practice, and scalable self-service adoption patterns, End-to-end service lifecycle and DevOps collaboration experience, Demonstrating initiative with prioritisation skills, continuous learning mindset, and experience implementing monitoring, analytics, and reporting
What You'll Do.
Provide technical leadership and architectural authority for all M365 services
Partner with Product Owners to maximise M365 licensing value
Define and maintain architectural patterns
and governance frameworks for M365
Establish platform-wide governance and reporting initiatives
Enable cross-departmental consumption of M365 services
Ensure architecture changes adhere to FCA's strategic direction
Work effectively with FCA's partners and suppliers
Contribute to and help shape the product group’s roadmap
Collaborate with DevOps teams using Agile methodologies
Participate in enterprise architectural forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Product Owners across the organization; Collaborate with DevOps teams using Agile methodologies; Participate in enterprise architectural forums; Engage with frontline business areas; Engage with suppliers
Communication Scope
Translate complex technical trade-offs into business terms
Full Job Description
**M365 Product Architect** **Division:** Data, Technology and Innovation **Department** : End User Compute * **Salary:** National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £103,000 and London from £82,300 to £113,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) * **This role is graded as:** Technical Specialist - Regulatory * **Your external recruitment contact is** Benjamin via [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). * **Your internal recruitment contact** is Lauren via [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. ** _About the FCA and team_****** We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency. End User Compute (EUC) is a key team providing change and management for a wide range of application and infrastructure services. We operate in small, cross-functional, self-organising teams, passionate about delivering value while having fun. Our Content, Communication and Collaboration team within EUC handles product ownership, analysis and service management for tools like SharePoint, MS Teams and Exchange/Outlook. We regularly engage with frontline business areas, DevOps teams and suppliers, adding variety to our daily tasks. ** _Role responsibilities_** * Provide technical leadership and architectural authority for all M365 services across the enterprise, establishing yourself as the go-to expert for platform capabilities spanning security, iden
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