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Lead Data Architect


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  • Bank of England
  • London
  • 2 weeks ago

Become an integral part of the financial backbone of the nation! Inspire People are working with the Bank of England to seek an experienced Data Architect with expertise in enterprise data architecture, MDM and data governance to lead a team of Data Architects and play a key role in the development and enhancement of the architecture strategy and roadmaps for data and analytics for the Bank.Salary of £78,310 - £90,360 plus 8% cash benefits allowance, 10-25% annual bonus, a non-contributory pension and further benefits. Hybrid working in London (2 days/week) and a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.


This is a great opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects at the heart of the UK's financial system, to collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders and contribute to the shaping of national financial policies and practices through effective data analytics.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of 2-3 Data Architects
  • Lead on strategic programmes, aligning data solutions with business imperatives
  • Translate strategic goals into technology and data strategies
  • Craft roadmaps for data capabilities, focusing on rationalisation and simplification
  • Develop data architecture artefacts, models, and migration strategies Establish and govern data principles, policies, and standards
  • Guide projects in implementing data and analytics solutions
  • Advocate for architectural solutions and strategies
  • Innovate and shape technology-driven proposals


Role Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Enterprise Data Architecture
  • Experience of contributing to data strategy
  • Expertise in data services, management solutions, and architecture patterns
  • Data modelling
  • Proficiency in Master Data Management/Reference Data Management and data governance
  • Extensive experience with conceptual and logical data models
  • Demonstrable stakeholder management abilities


Desirable Criteria:

  • Data Point modelling and integration expertise.
  • Understanding of Financial Services and/or regulatory environments.
  • Metadata management
  • ETL / SQL


In addition to the base salary of £78,310 - £90,360 you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits:

  • A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
  • An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%)
  • A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
  • 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
  • Private medical insurance and income protection.
  • Dental cover
  • Interest-free season ticket loan


This role is not just a career move, it's a chance to leave a lasting imprint on the financial landscape of the UK. If you are ready to take on this challenge and possess the required skills and experience, contact Zymante Gintalaite (Zee) at Inspire People or apply now.

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