Lead, Data Architecture

The Lead, Data Architecture is responsible for designing, creating, deploying, and managing the organizations data architecture. This role focuses on data modeling, database design, frameworks and data integration to ensure the efficient and secure handling of data across the organization, as well as data governance. Collaborating closely with data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, and tech teams, the Lead, Data Architecture is a key contributor to data, analytics and AI within the bank Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and execution of the data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with the bank s strategy on data, technology roadmap and business goals. Design and document data models, architectural patterns, and integration approaches. Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, platforms, and analytics tools. Ensure architectural consistency across domains and platforms. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to develop technology policies, standards, guidelines and best practices for effective data management and data governance aligned to the data governance and data management policies, standards and guidelines as defined by the Chief Data Office (CDO). Help communicate architectural decisions in a clear, business-relevant manner. Translate business requirements into technical data architecture solutions. Support the definition of strategic data roadmap. Skills and Experience Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 20 or more years of total experience. Minimum 8 - 10 Years of experience in Architecture Knowledge of Client Data, Data Risk and compliance, Data warehousing, Reporting in Finance, Must have Banking Domain expertise. Expertise in designing logical, physical, and conceptual data models. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise level data systems. Understanding of data governance tools and frameworks and regulatory compliance standards Experience in large, complex organisations, ability to handle cultural diversity and managing senior stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in regulatory expertise like GDPR, AML, KYC, Financial Regulatory Reporting, and Core Banking is a critical differentiator. Strong knowledge of the banking and financial services industry. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Together we: Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.