· Own the enterprise-wide analytical data architecture, ensuring alignment with business priorities across pensions, protection, and supporting functions.
· Define and enforce data architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.
· Guide the adoption of modern data tooling and platforms, including Datadog (monitoring), ShiftX (process modelling), and ServiceNow (workflow orchestration).
· Provide architectural oversight for data platforms, ensuring integration with enterprise systems and alignment with strategic goals.
· Act as a thought leader in data architecture, mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Requirements
· Extensive experience in a senior data architecture role within a large, regulated organisation
· Deep understanding of analytical data platforms, enterprise data modelling, and data integration patterns
· Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and platform-level controls
· Proven ability to collaborate across business and technology teams to define and embed strategic data solutions
· Experience working across complex domains such as pensions, protection, or financial services
· Familiarity with modern tooling including observability platforms (e.g. Datadog), process modelling (e.g. ShiftX), and workflow automation (e.g. ServiceNow)
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
· Knowledge of cloud-based data solutions and hybrid architecture patterns
Desirable
· TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
· Experience with data catalogues, data lineage tools, and enterprise metadata platforms
· Exposure to agile delivery methodologies and data product-centric operating models
· Understanding of UK financial services regulatory and compliance requirements