Business Architect - Arabic Speaker - Riyadh

Please note we are looking to speak to individuals already based in the Riyadh as a first priority - please clearly state your location and fluency in Arabic on your CV. Candidates who state their location and fluency in Arabic will be prioritised. 

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.

Location: Riyadh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Capital Markets | Type: Permanent

Shape the future of financial services by connecting business strategy, operating models, and enterprise transformation.

Capco is seeking an experienced Business Architect to support strategic transformation initiatives across capital markets, wealth management, and digital financial services. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, operating model design, and enterprise transformation, helping clients build scalable, future-ready organizations.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to establish enterprise-wide visibility of business capabilities, value streams, operating models, and organizational dependencies. By translating strategic objectives into practical business architecture frameworks, you will enable informed decision-making and drive sustainable business change.

• Develop and maintain Business Capability Maps, Target Operating Models, value streams, and enterprise business architecture artefacts across investment and wealth management functions.
• Translate business strategy into structured business architecture services, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, aligning business, operations, product, and technology teams around common objectives.
• Identify capability gaps, operational dependencies, and opportunities for business innovation, scalability, and efficiency improvements.
• Establish and govern business architecture standards, methodologies, and practices to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

• Proven experience as a Business Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar strategic transformation role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of brokerage, wealth management, capital markets, and digital financial services operating models.
• Experience designing enterprise business architecture artefacts, including capability maps, target operating models, governance frameworks, and value streams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business transformation initiatives and institutionalize knowledge into scalable frameworks and operating practices.

• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes within investment banking, capital markets, or wealth management organizations.
• Knowledge of industry-standard business architecture frameworks and capability modelling methodologies.
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity or regional financial services organizations.
• Exposure to digital transformation, platform modernization, or operating model redesign initiatives.
• Professional certifications in Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, or related disciplines.

• Deliver high-impact transformation solutions for leading financial institutions across the Middle East and globally.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help clients accelerate business transformation and achieve sustainable growth.

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.