Data Architect - Insurance (MDM)

Data Architect - Insurance (MDM). London/Travel/Inside IR35/Onsite

Superb London based client are looking for a senior Data Architect with deep insurance domain knowledge to shape and deliver an enterprise-wide data strategy for a major client.

The role

• Define and own the data architecture roadmap across the business
• Lead master data management (MDM) initiatives from design to delivery
• Modernise the data estate by integrating Legacy platforms with modern data technologies
• Set and enforce data governance and data quality standards
• Work with business and technology stakeholders to support data-driven decisions
• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction to data teams
• Support wider business transformation through better use of data

Essential skills

• Proven background as a Data Architect at enterprise scale
• Hands-on MDM experience, including design and rollout
• Strong knowledge of both Legacy data platforms and modern data technologies
• Track record of migrating or integrating Legacy systems into modern data platforms
• Deep insurance sector experience (eg general insurance, life, specialty or reinsurance)
• Solid grounding in data governance, data quality and data modelling
• Confident working with senior business and technical stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience with cloud data platforms (eg Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Familiarity with MDM tools such as Informatica, Reltio or Profisee
• Knowledge of insurance regulation and reporting (eg Solvency II, IFRS 17)
• TOGAF or similar architecture certification