Head of Data Strategy & Architecture (London)

Title: Head of Data Strategy & Architecture

Salary: Up to £120,000

Industry: FinTech

Location: London (Hybrid)

Summary

• Seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the definition and implementation of a target data strategy .
• Responsible for defining, agreeing, and maintaining the data strategy and implementation roadmap , ensuring alignment with business system needs and operating landscape.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders, translating their requirements into data architecture solutions that drive business value.
• Strong understanding of data-mesh design strategy , with experience transitioning data warehousing to this paradigm.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective data solutions , clearly communicating benefits to both business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Influence data strategy development at an organizational level, identifying transformation opportunities.
• Represent the data domain in enterprise-level governance and architecture forums.
• Define and communicate current, resultant, and target state architectures , ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Translate architecture roadmaps into actionable work packages for incremental value delivery.
• Play a key role in change teams, owning the delivery of data architecture products .
• Develop and maintain architecture models, roadmaps, and standards to ensure strategic alignment.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Data Management requirements within regulated industries, particularly Financial Services .
• Proven experience in data strategy development and data architecture transformation , leveraging strategic technology solutions.
• Relevant qualifications with deep knowledge of data interface and residency patterns .
• Communication & Leadership : Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels, including executives and technical teams.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making : Strong analytical skills to navigate complex architectural challenges while balancing short-term and strategic goals.
• Familiarity with Avaloq Core Platform and related technologies is a plus.

Additional Experience

• Knowledge of industry architecture frameworks like TOGAF and ArchiMate .
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, applications, and systems engineering .