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Job Title: Enterprise Data Architect - VP
Location: London (3 days a week onsite)
Contract: Until 31/03/2024 - with potential for extension
Rate: Highly Competitive for Suitable Candidates
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to make an impact in the banking and finance sector? Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Enterprise Data Architect to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data architecture within a growing and innovative organisation!

About Client:

My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services

Purpose of the Role

As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of defining and delivering essential data architecture deliverables. Your expertise will be critical in establishing frameworks, policies, and governance that ensure high-quality data management across the organisation. You'll be a key player in driving foundational capabilities that support strategic programmes like the Data Hub and Client Lifecycle programme.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills:

Proven ability to deliver enterprise data architecture policies and target states
End to end architecture undersigning
Represent data architecture an Architecture review board(ARBs) and governance forums
Experience establishing governance functions, drafting ToRs, and chairing forums
Ability to create data flows across domains (target states, transition states, etc.)
Competence in reviewing data architecture artifacts and making decisions based on policies and standards
Experience with data modelling and industry standards (e.g., FSLDM, BIRD)
Understanding of current data methodologies (e.g., Lake, Mesh, Fabric, Hybrid, Agentic)
Worked within global with Diverse technology and engage global stakeholder across regions and business area.### What You Will Do:

Frameworks and Policies: Define data policy standards and guidelines to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Data Modelling: Oversee enterprise data modelling and align with global standards.
Architecture Governance: Establish data architecture forums, facilitating communication and collaboration for policy adoption.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to align on data policies and contribute to architecture discussions.
Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to build future-focused data architecture roadmaps.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with enterprise data modelling.
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Collibra.

### Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is modernising its data estate and enhancing data services.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside global teams and diverse technology stakeholders to shape the future of data architecture.
Career Development: This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact strategic programmes while growing your career within the banking and finance industry.

### Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about data architecture and excited to contribute to a transformative journey, we want to hear from you! Join our client in redefining data management in banking.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Enterprise Data Architect! Your expertise could be the key to unlocking innovative data solutions that drive success.

Let's shape the future of data together!

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