Data Architect

Summary: The Data Architect role at a leading financial services organization in Glasgow involves collaborating with various stakeholders to align technology strategy with business objectives. The position requires expertise in enterprise architecture and banking operations, focusing on delivering solutions that enhance business success. The role operates on a hybrid working model, emphasizing strategic alignment and process improvement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units, technology teams, and architects to understand objectives and drive consensus on project scope.
• Conduct detailed analysis of business processes, workflows, and technical requirements, translating complex concepts into clear documentation.
• Partner with divisional architects and technical staff to ensure solutions align with business strategy and architecture principles.
• Support the creation and evolution of roadmaps, capability models, and architectural blueprints.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Analyze key performance metrics and present insights to stakeholders for data-driven decision-making.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including business requirements and user stories.
• Support change management initiatives related to new tools and processes.
• Ensure alignment with internal governance, technology standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of banking operations and the regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and system design.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends for decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective relationship-building skills for collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect in financial services or technology-driven environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and data analysis tools like Excel or Power BI.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Agile delivery environments.

Salary (Rate): 550.00

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance