Data Architect

Data Architect – London (Hybrid, 2 days in the office)

We're looking for a Data Architect who can take ownership of enterprise‐wide data governance and shape the future of data architecture across a complex, fast‐moving financial services environment. If you're passionate about building scalable, compliant, cloud‐ready data ecosystems, this role puts you right at the centre of transformation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and embedding governance frameworks covering ownership models, metadata strategy, lifecycle policies, and retention standards
• Leading cross‐functional governance activity, including chairing a Data Governance Council and driving stewardship across the organisation
• Defining and enforcing data quality standards while ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and wider regulatory expectations
• Designing and delivering modern data platforms, supporting cloud adoption, and shaping architecture across data lakes, warehouses, and content systems
• Promoting a data‐first culture through training, awareness, and best‐practice enablement

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Strong experience in data architecture and modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Background working with data lakes, warehouses, and master data management
• Hands‐on skills in ETL/ELT, integration, and orchestration
• Familiarity with Azure, Fabric, PowerBI, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
• 5+ years' recent experience in financial services or fintech

Desirable:

• Certifications such as Azure/Fabric Data Engineer Associate or SnowPro Advanced Architect
• Experience designing analytics platforms in regulated environments

Personal Qualities

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, detail‐driven, and structured in your approach
• Collaborative leader who enjoys influencing and enabling others
• Commercially aware with a customer‐centric mindset

If you're ready to lead data governance and architecture in a high‐impact role, get in touch for a confidential conversation.