Senior Data Architect - Specialty Insurance

Senior Data Architect - Inside IR35 - London (Hybrid) - 3 month Initial - Insurance

Senior Data Architect urgently required.

Our client, a specialist consultancy, is supporting a Global Specialty Insurer in a strategic data transformation initiative. The organisation operates globally and is structured into several regional divisions. The group is seeking to establish a scalable, repeatable data architecture framework to onboard and manage global contracts more effectively.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Data Architect to act as a trusted advisor, reviewing current data architecture and recommending improvements to support enterprise-wide scalability, governance, and reporting consistency.

This opportunity is an urgent role with Interviews and start in the next 2 weeks.

Candidates MUST show previous experience in Specialty / London Markets Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing data architecture across regional divisions.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and key person dependencies in current data management and reporting processes.
• Develop recommendations for a scalable, repeatable enterprise-wide data architecture framework.
• Collaborate with internal teams leading governance and process standardisation.
• Define best practices for data lineage, metadata management, and documentation.
• Advise on integration and harmonisation of reporting platforms (SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Python).
• Support the creation of robust controls and standardised processes for regulatory reporting.
• Ensure architectural recommendations align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience within Specialty/London Markets insurance
• Proven track record as a Senior Data Architect in complex, multi-region environments.
• Deep expertise in data strategy, governance, and data management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data lineage, metadata, and documentation standards.
• Experience working with insurance or financial services data.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and platforms: SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Python.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience designing scalable data architectures for global organisations.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in insurance.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with data cataloguing tools and enterprise data governance platforms.

If you have the relevant experience and knowledge please submit your profile for an immediate review. /

Senior Data Architect - Inside IR35 - London (Hybrid) - 3 month Initial - Insurance

Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Experience:
Previous experience within Specialty/London Markets insurance
Proven track record as a Senior Data Architect in complex, multi-region environments.
Deep expertise in data strategy, governance, and data management frameworks.
Strong understanding of data lineage, metadata, and documentation standards.
Experience working with insurance or financial services data.
Familiarity with reporting tools and platforms: SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Python.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience designing scalable data architectures for global organisations.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in insurance.
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with data cataloguing tools and enterprise data governance platforms.