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 in West Bromwich employer: INTEC SELECT LIMITED
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