Information Architect at the Riksbank

Are you passionate about business processes and information models? Do you want to work on challenging tasks in an exciting environment where Sweden's economic development is in focus? Then the role of Information Architect at the Riksbank is for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Information Architect at the Riksbank, you will play a very important role in driving extensive and exciting change work. There are great opportunities to make a difference and work in various constellations where you get the chance to influence and shape the work as well as your role. As an Information Architect, you will be responsible for translating the business requirements into clear and effective information models, working closely with and having a deep understanding of the organization's needs. You will be a crucial part of and lead the further development of our competence center for Enterprise Architecture (EA), where we gather and refine the Riksbank's structural capital, including process, function, information, and system descriptions.

Examples of tasks:

• Lead and manage the work with information management and develop and maintain information models and architecture by analyzing, describing, and visualizing information models, solutions, structures, events, and relationships.
• Conduct reviews and assessments of suppliers' implementation options and ensure that IT strategy, governing principles, and IT guidelines are adhered to and developed.
• Work in the data governance team and be part of the work to establish, support, and educate our users of our new data and analytics platform.

Furthermore, you will work with information, business, and IT architecture at an overarching level but also operationally within various projects. In your work, you will collaborate with many parts of the Riksbank's organization. The role is a key position aimed at ensuring that the Riksbank's IT support contributes to achieving overall business goals and strategies, including active participation in the data governance team as part of the Riksbank's work with data governance in the analytics area. You will contribute your experience and knowledge and act as an advisor on how the organization can develop with the help of IT.

ABOUT YOU

We see that you are a positive and driven person who takes responsibility and is proactive, as well as accustomed to working towards goals. You are structured with good collaboration skills and enjoy working as a generalist with many contact points to internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail and quality awareness are also very important traits. You enjoy seeking creative solutions to problems in a positive and enthusiastic manner. You can discuss issues with both technical specialists and individuals without deep technical knowledge.

Requirements for the role:

• University or college degree in computer science, systems science, or related fields, or equivalent work experience.
• Several years of experience in the role of Information Architect and very good knowledge of information architecture.
• Experience in data governance.
• Good Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.

Meritorious for the role:

• Certified information, solution, or enterprise architect.
• Experience in modeling processes, information, and systems, as well as experience in system development and system development projects.
• Experience in metadata management in data lake environments.
• Understanding of coding data analysis with e.g. Python.
• Good understanding of various methods for information management.
• Good understanding of business processes, project, and implementation methodologies.
• Good experience in documenting, presenting, leading meetings, and workshops.
• Good knowledge and understanding of various Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methods.
• Knowledge and experience of agile working methods and DevOps.

ABOUT US

The Riksbank is a government authority under the parliament. By becoming part of Sweden's central bank, you will have the opportunity to face challenging tasks in a stimulating environment and contribute to a central function for Sweden's economy and society. If you are driven to work with meaningful and exciting tasks alongside engaged colleagues, we look forward to your application. Together we contribute to a strong and secure Swedish economy!

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Start date: By agreement
Employment type: Permanent position
Location: Central Stockholm, Head Office Brunkebergstorg
Working hours: Trust-based working hours
Possibility to work remotely: 1 or 2 days a week
Benefits: Generous vacation terms, salary exchange for pension, subsidized lunch in the staff cafeteria, wellness allowance, subsidized massage, access to a gym and instructor-led training sessions, and access to a locked bike room in the building.

The position may be classified in a security class, and a security review including background check, security interview, and special personal investigation will be conducted for the final candidate. For certain positions, there are requirements for Swedish citizenship.

APPLICATION

Welcome with your application now, but no later than 2025-04-11. In this recruitment, the Riksbank collaborates with IDG Recruitment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Recruitment Consultant Linda Wallin.