Principal Architect - Investment Group Technologies

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

“I can influence my income.” 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

“I can lead a full life.” 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

“I can succeed as a Principal Architect, Investment Group Technologies at Capital Group.” 

As the Principal Architect for Investment Group Technologies (IGT), you are a senior technology leader responsible for shaping portfolio architecture that delivers industry‑leading investor experiences across Capital Group’s investment management ecosystem. You will work closely with business and technology leaders to translate complex business challenges into clear, future‑ready architectural solutions, combining deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to support the firm’s Long‑Term Strategic Plan. 

Key responsibilities include the following:

• You will lead and influence enterprise and solution architecture strategy for Investment Group Technologies in partnership with business and technology executives. 

• You will research, design, and guide cross‑functional architecture solutions to complex business challenges, applying architecture principles across software engineering, data engineering, data management, security, information, and integration architectures. 

• You will integrate business strategy, current technology portfolios, and external industry trends into target‑state architectures and multi‑year roadmaps for front‑office and investor‑facing applications. 

• You will research future industry and technology trends to assess relevance for Capital Group’s environment and influence decision‑making across senior technology and leadership forums. 

• You will provide architectural leadership for complex or strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and architectural governance. 

• You will develop and communicate clear architectural narratives and business cases to drive alignment and informed decision‑making among technical and non‑technical stakeholders. 

• You will partner with Investment Group Technology teams to define application strategies, validate architectural patterns, and ensure effective execution. 

• You will mentor and develop architects and senior technologists, contributing to the growth and maturity of the architecture practice. 

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.” 

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. 

• You have 10+ years of experience in IT solution delivery and/or architecture roles. 

• You have deep understanding of investment management capabilities, industry vendors, a