Lead Data Enterprise Architect

Lead Data Enterprise Architect

Full‑time, permanent role based in London. The position is a hybrid role, open to flexible working arrangements. You will join QBE Europe's established architecture team and provide technology direction and senior‑level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise’s systems architecture. The right to work in the UK is required; QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

• Conduct technology assurance and governance to ensure alignment with architecture policy and practices.
• Maximise alignment and leverage reuse of technology to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Deliver or contribute to strategy, principles, policies, and roadmaps for assigned domains in line with agreed timelines and priorities.
• Establish foundational enterprise architectures for assigned domains and conduct research on emerging architecture and technology trends.
• Lead the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines for technology solutions.
• Actively promote and embed architectural ways of working and due governance.
• Provide oversight and leadership on large projects to support business objectives.
• Ensure Solution Architects understand the strategic direction of projects.

• Proven expertise as Enterprise Architect with strong project delivery experience in large‑scale data programs.
• Knowledge of the entire insurance domain, particularly underwriting, and market‑leading technology knowledge.
• Experience in data architecture, management information, and enterprise integration.
• Understanding of advanced analytics and AI enablement.
• Experience working with third‑party suppliers, outsource partners and cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability in problem analysis, design techniques and managing parallel architecture programs while prioritising work effectively.
• Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring alignment with diverse audiences.
• Significant experience in project delivery, including large‑scale program experience.
• Demonstrable experience of establishing and maintaining relationships across the business and influencing design and policy where required.

• 30 days holiday per year, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working – part‑time, job share and compressed hours available.
• Pension – automatically enrolled; employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Holistic support for work life and well‑being.

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.