Overview:
We are working with a growing financial services organisation that is looking for an experienced Data Architect to help shape its future data and technology strategy. This is a strategic architecture role with genuine influence. The organisation has built a number of tactical data solutions and is now looking for someone to define what the future-state data architecture should look like over the next 3–5 years.
The Role:
You will work closely with senior data and technology leadership to:
- Assess the existing data and technology landscape
- Define the target-state data architecture
- Develop the roadmap from the current environment to the future state
- Define data architecture principles, standards and patterns
- Shape the organisation's wider data and technology strategy
- Assess the role of Azure and Microsoft Fabric within the future architecture
- Design architecture across investment, operational and enterprise data
- Shape data integration and data platform strategy
- Support the development of an Investment Book of Record (IBOR)
- Evaluate build vs buy and third-party technology options
- Work closely with Data Engineers to turn architecture into deliverable solutions
- Provide technical direction across the wider data function
What We're Looking For:
- Significant experience as a Data Architect / Enterprise Data Architect
- Strong experience within financial services
- Strong understanding of modern data platforms and cloud architecture
- Experience across Azure / Microsoft
- Experience developing data strategies and technology roadmaps
- Strong data modelling and integration knowledge
- Experience working with complex, regulated data environments
- Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience in any of the following would be highly relevant:
- Asset Management
- Investment Management
- Pension Funds
- Investment Operations
- Investment Data
- IBOR
- Investment Technology
- Aladdin or similar investment platforms
- Location: West Midlands
- Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week on site
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Data Architect employer: INTEC SELECT LIMITED
Join a dynamic technology team in London as a Junior Developer, where you'll have the chance to enhance your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. With competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for long-term career development, this role is perfect for those eager to grow within a global organisation while working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. Experience a vibrant work culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for early-career developers to thrive.
