Data Modeller

Job Description

At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:

• interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.

• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.

• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department

The Client Domain is responsible for shaping data capabilities that drive client-focused outcomes. The department works closely with architects, technical leads, and business stakeholders to design, evolve, and communicate data models that underpin our digital and analytical solutions.

About the Role

We’re looking for a versatile and collaborative Data Modeller to join the Client Domain. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments, enjoys working across strategic and technical domains, and is passionate about shaping data capabilities that drive client-focused outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and Domain leadership to define scalable data strategies and models that support business objectives and future readiness.

• Identify opportunities to reuse and enhance existing data assets, ensuring compliance with governance, security, and regulatory standards.

• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models, translating requirements into actionable specifications.

• Provide data insights and modelling support throughout the delivery lifecycle, participating in agile ceremonies.

• Engage with stakeholders to understand and address data needs, ensuring alignment with agile methodologies and technical solutions.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience with data modelling tools and techniques (e.g., ER/Studio, ERwin, UML, etc.).

• Proficiency in SQL/Python and data manipulation.

• Knowledge of Snowflake & Azure

• Understanding of data architecture principles and data governance.

• Good understanding of database management, design best practices and enterprise-level data architecture.

• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong communicator who can simplify complexity for diverse audiences.

• Thrive in agile, collaborative environments and enjoy continuous learning.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.

Our benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.

When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount…