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Data Architect

MS Amlin
City of London
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Data Architect page is loaded## Data Architectlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RQ12616Data Architect****Location: LondonContract Type: PermanentWork Pattern: Full Time and HybridAbout the JobThe Data Architect will define, maintain, and govern the syndicate’s enterprise data architecture. The role will evaluate and recommend the right technology stack, develop business cases, design practical solutions, and maintain key architecture artefacts.The Data Architect will also drive adherence to standards, integrate data architecture with the organisation’s risk framework, and provide oversight to ensure solutions deliver business value, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.What you’ll spend your time doing:* Define, document, and maintain the strategic data architecture roadmap, setting principles, standards, and target state.* Evaluate and recommend data platforms and tools, balancing cost, risk, and business value.* Support the development of business cases by setting out functional requirements, costs, benefits, risks, and dependencies.* Own and maintain core architecture artefacts, including:* Data architecture policy, standards, and guidelines* Data classification and data domain models* Data architecture blueprint and lifecycle management process* Register of authoritative sources and data security model* Develop and maintain data models (conceptual, logical, physical), data flows, and integration patterns.* Translate business and regulatory requirements into end-to-end solution designs.* Provide architectural oversight across ingestion, storage, processing, and consumption layers.* Monitor and enforce adherence to standards, providing governance oversight and attestation.* Govern exceptions to standards, qualifying issues, assigning remediation, and controlling risks.* Maintain architecture dashboards and reports to visualise performance, flows, breaches, and exceptions.* Work with business functions to identify architecture requirements for critical processes and data elements.* Partner with IT, service providers, and vendors to deliver the data architecture blueprint.* Coordinate with other data management capabilities (data governance, data quality, reporting) to ensure alignment.* Contribute architectural input to strategic projects, including delegated authority, claims, finance, and regulatory reporting.What you’ll need:Essential Significant experience in data architecture, with proven delivery in project and BAU environments. Strong knowledge of data platforms and architectures (cloud and on-premise), with ability to evaluate and recommend solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server). Expertise in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical), integration design, and lifecycle management. Experience of data risk and control frameworks, including data security and access control.* Experience developing and maintaining architecture artefacts, policies, and standards.* Ability to build business cases, including cost/benefit and risk analysis.* Familiarity with metadata management, data classification, and authoritative sources.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage both technical and business leaders.Desirable* London Market or wider insurance industry experience.* Understanding of delegated authority and bordereaux processes.* Familiarity with core policy/claims admin systems (e.g. Subscribe).* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. Solvency II, BCBS 239).* Experience with data governance and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM).* Exposure to data catalogue and lineage tools (e.g. Purview, Collibra).Personal Attributes* Structured, analytical thinker with a disciplined approach to documentation and governance.* Pragmatic and outcome-focused, able to balance long-term strategy with near-term delivery.* Confident in enforcing standards and providing constructive challenge.* Collaborative and able to build strong, trusted relationships across business and technology functions.* Comfortable working in a complex environment with legacy systems, third parties, and evolving requirements.*We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself, and click apply today!*As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits -Hybrid WorkingAt MS Amlin we operate a hybrid working model to empower our people with flexibility to blend where they work. We value collaboration and believe that we work better together, our teams typically do 3 days a week in the office.About MS AmlinMS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.DE&I at MS AmlinWe will build a workplace where all talent is welcomed, and everyone has the opportunity to influence how the business works. We have dedicated employee resource groups that support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goals.MS Amlin is proud to be one of the founding partners of Lloyd’s Inclusive Futures programme which aims to get more Black and ethnically diverse people into the insurance industry - supporting them all the way from the classroom to the boardroom. Visit this link () to find out more about the programme and its aims and achievements so far.MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge.At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.
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