Data Architect
Data Architect - Financial Services Consulting
- Are you a Data Architect who thrives on solving complex data challenges and creating smart, scalable solutions that genuinely move the needle?
- Do you enjoy working closely with clients to turn messy, fragmented data landscapes into streamlined, strategic assets?
....If so, this Data Architect opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to partner with leading financial services organisations and play a pivotal role in designing modern, future-proof data architectures. You will bring a blend of technical depth, industry insight, and a consultative mindset, helping clients unlock the full value of their data while ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and business goals.
As a Data Architect, you will work with stakeholders across business and technology functions to understand data requirements, shape architectural roadmaps, and deliver solutions that are robust, secure, and aligned to long-term strategy. You will design data models, define integration patterns, develop governance policies, and take ownership of an end-to-end data architecture vision that supports large-scale digital transformation.
What you’ll be doing...
- Designing and implementing data models that reflect business processes and provide a solid foundation for high-quality insights.
- Overseeing database management systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
- Creating data integration strategies that support consistency and quality across multiple systems.
- Developing and maintaining an overarching data architecture strategy, selecting the right tools, technologies, and frameworks.
- Establishing data governance standards that ensure compliance, ownership, and clear data controls.
- Working closely with business analysts, engineers, and IT teams to interpret requirements and shape effective solutions.
- Monitoring data platforms, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing enhancements that boost reliability and efficiency.
What you’ll bring...
- Strong experience as a Data Architect working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, or Snowflake.
- Deep knowledge of data modelling techniques, both logical and physical.
- An understanding of the financial services sector and how data architecture drives strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially when translating complex data topics into clear, actionable concepts.
- Hands-on experience with data quality processes and frameworks.
- A proactive approach to emerging technologies, trends, and best practices within modern data architecture.
If you are a Data Architect who enjoys influencing data strategy, shaping enterprise architectures, and operating at the heart of data-driven transformation, we would love to hear from you.