Data Architect

Data Architect - Governance London | Hybrid Working (2 days in office) £80-100k Bonus  Benefits Profectus are delighted to be partnered with a leading UK financial services organisation as they continue to invest heavily in their enterprise data capability. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Data Architect to define and lead the future direction of their data architecture, governance and enterprise data strategy.

This is a highly influential role focused on architecture, governance and organisational change rather than hands-on development. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider business to establish governance frameworks, drive data ownership, improve data quality and embed best practice across the organisation. The organisation has a significant opportunity to further mature its approach to data governance, standards and accountability, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and long-term strategic direction to enterprise data environments.

The Role As Data Governance Architect, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and governing enterprise-wide data architecture standards, frameworks and governance practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and maintaining the organisation's enterprise data architecture and governance framework
• Establishing data governance policies, standards, ownership models and operating procedures
• Leading and chairing Data Governance Council activities and driving engagement across business and technology teams
• Working with stakeholders to embed governance practices, improve data accountability and promote consistent standards across the organisation
• Driving data quality initiatives and establishing meaningful quality metrics, controls and reporting
• Defining data ownership, stewardship and accountability models across business functions
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, governance and data protection requirements
• Setting the architectural direction for data platforms, data lakes, warehouses, analytics and integration capabilities
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies, platforms and architectural approaches
• Providing architectural assurance, guidance and governance oversight to Data Engineering and BI teams
• Promoting a data-driven culture through education, stakeholder engagement and adoption of governance best practices. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Data Architect with a strong track record of designing enterprise-scale data platforms whilst successfully establishing and embedding governance frameworks within complex organisations. Key experience includes:
• Enterprise data architecture and data modelling across conceptual, logical and physical layers
• Defining and implementing data governance frameworks, standards and operating models
• Data ownership, stewardship, accountability and governance structures
• Data quality frameworks, controls, metrics and monitoring
• Metadata management, data lineage and data catalogue solutions
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data warehouse and data lake architecture
• Data integration, ETL and ELT principles
• Cloud-based data platforms, ideally Azure and Microsoft Fabric
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisation-wide adoption of governance standards
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and change leadership skills

Desirable Experience
• Financial services experience
• Understanding of investment or wealth management products
• Experience establishing governance functions within organisations undergoing data transformation
• Microsoft Azure or Fabric certifications
• Snowflake experience and related certifications This role would suit an experienced Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architect, Data Governance Architect, Head of Data Governance, Data Strategy Lead or senior data professional who has successfully implemented governance frameworks, standards and ownership models across complex organisations. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future direction of data within a highly respected financial services business.

You'll have genuine influence over governance, architecture, operating models and long-term data strategy, helping the organisation mature its approach to data as a strategic business asset. If you're looking for a role where you can establish standards, drive organisational adoption and leave a lasting impact on how data is governed and managed across an enterprise, we'd be keen to hear from you.