--- title: 'VP, Enterprise Architecture at Momentum Financial Services Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vp-enterprise-architecture-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-02pz7mn04x06' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # VP, Enterprise Architecture at Momentum Financial Services Group - **Company:** Momentum Financial Services Group - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-09-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/momentumfinancialservicesgroup/jobs/5425622008 ## Job description ## Who We Are At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities. From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it. At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people. We’ve Got You Covered Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering competitive, fair, and performance-driven rewards. We benchmark against the market, recognize strong performance and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our people and our business. Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success. Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges. Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul. Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions. The Job: Vice President, Enterprise Architecture ## What You’ll Do The Vice President, Data and Enterprise Architecture, is responsible for leading Momentum’s business and technology on a unified path towards an enterprise target architecture that enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable business growth. This role defines and drives the strategic vision for data, integration, business architecture, and technology platforms —ensuring that architecture and technology investments accelerate business strategy, reduce costs, and position the organization for AI readiness. ## What You’ll Bring - 15+ years of progressive technology leadership in enterprise architecture, data strategy, and platform modernization - Proven experience in rationalizing complex technology environments, reducing technical debt, and delivering measurable cost efficiencies - Demonstrated success leading transformation of large-scale data and technology ecosystems in financial services or similarly regulated industries - Strong track record of building AI- and data-ready enterprise architectures - Experience marrying business architecture with future state architecture Required Qualifications - Expertise in enterprise data architecture, governance, and analytics - Deep understanding of cloud-native design, integration, and modernization - Strategic ability to balance innovation, performance, and cost optimization - Knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory frameworks - Strong executive communication, influence, and leadership capabilities Education Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field Desired Education Master’s degree in Data Science, Cloud Computing, or Enterprise Architecture Professional Designations (Accreditations, Certificates, Licenses) Desired Professional Designations - TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification - CISSP / CISM (information security) - AWS, Azure, or GCP Cloud Architecture certifications Committed to Equal Opportunity: MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. #JS ## #LI-SA1 About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable. This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities. We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities. ## About Momentum Financial Services Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Momentum Financial Services Group is one of North America’s largest providers of alternative financial solutions, operating the Money Mart® brand that delivers immediate, accessible lending and money‑services to underbanked consumers. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by private‑equity firm Lone Star Funds) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1982 (as Money Mart in Alberta, Canada) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Alternative financial services / consumer lending - **Target customers**: B2C – underbanked and underserved individuals who need fast access to cash, short‑term loans, cheque cashing, and money transfers - **Mission/purpose**: “To connect people with money when they need it the most.” ## Products & Services - **[Money Mart (Store & Digital)]**: Multi‑channel platform offering cash advances, installment loans, cheque cashing, prepaid Visa cards, and MoneyGram money transfers. Available in‑store, online, and via mobile app. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics** (from corporate website): - ~1 million customers served per year - 1,500+ branches across North America - 420+ employees - 40+ years of lending experience - #1 brand awareness in money services in Canada (Money Mart) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Owner**: Lone Star Funds (acquired in 2014) - **Partners**: MoneyGram (money transfer), Dollar Financial Corp (historical acquisition) - **Growth Signals**: - New CEO Peter Kalen joined in 2023 and moved headquarters to Toronto, signalling a strategic refresh. - Aggressive hiring across technology roles (Cloud Security Engineer, Full‑Stack Developer, Data Scientist, Site Reliability Engineer) as seen on their Greenhouse careers page. - Emphasis on building a digital platform alongside the physical branch network. ## Competitive Advantages - **Omnichannel network**: Largest non‑bank branch network in Canada (450+ locations) plus 200+ U.S. stores, combined with a growing online/mobile app. - **Strong brand recognition**: Money Mart enjoys top‑of‑mind awareness in Canada for alternative money services. - **Decades of underbanked expertise**: 40+ years of serving customers who are often ignored by traditional banks, with products designed for quick, responsible liquidity. - **Regulatory compliance**: Focus on transparency and integrity, distinguishing from less‑regulated competitors. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation**: Investing in technology to unify in‑store and digital experiences, enabling customers to “move up the credit spectrum” over time. - **Product innovation**: Expanding into credit cards and other products that help customers build credit history. - **Operational efficiency**: Streamlining processes through data analytics, fraud strategy, and automation (evident from hiring for data science and business process roles). ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Emphasizes teamwork (“We Win As A Team”), customer compassion, integrity, and inclusion. DEIB is a stated priority. - **Work policy**: Flexible hybrid environment; roles in Toronto, Hyderabad (India), and remote for some U.S. positions. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, discretionary bonuses, excellent medical/dental/vision, 24/7 employee assistance program, robust retirement savings, professional development reimbursement. - **Growth opportunities**: Many leaders started in store roles and advanced; the company promotes from within. Employees work on products that directly improve financial access for real people. ## Sources 1. [mfsg.com](https://www.mfsg.com/about-us) – About Us, Leadership, History 2. [mfsg.com](https://www.mfsg.com/) – Corporate Information (metrics, mission) 3. [mfsg.com](https://www.mfsg.com/careers) – Careers page (values, benefits, brand details) 4. [job‑boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/momentumfinancialservicesgroup) – Current job openings (tech roles, locations) 5. [linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/momentum-financial-services-group) – LinkedIn company page (active jobs, industry) ## Other roles at Momentum Financial Services Group - [Solution Architect](https://feeny.ai/job/solution-architect-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-sjscmcpg133d) — Toronto, Canada - [Director, Procurement](https://feeny.ai/job/director-procurement-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-1b9qgg63w6f8) — Toronto, Canada - [Cloud Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/cloud-engineer-momentum-financial-services-group-hyderabad-5vebtvhrktn1) — Hyderabad, India - [Senior Data Scientist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-8kmghm67kc27) — Toronto, Canada - [Senior Manager, Data Governance](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-data-governance-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-k2zkp402bahd) — Toronto, Canada - [Director, Procurement (12-month contract)](https://feeny.ai/job/director-procurement-12-month-contract-momentum-financial-services-group-zqvycnhrc6cf) — Hyderabad, India - [Lead Data Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-data-engineer-momentum-financial-services-group-hyderabad-vwvqncx8pn5c) — Hyderabad, India - [Site Reliability Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/site-reliability-engineer-momentum-financial-services-group-hyderabad-7h4v8tp058x7) — Hyderabad, India - [IT Vendor Management](https://feeny.ai/job/it-vendor-management-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-0e20z13zmj8n) — Toronto, Canada - [Lead Software Engineer II (Node JS)](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-software-engineer-ii-node-js-momentum-financial-services-group-toronto-fe7px6c89fcf) — Toronto, Canada