Data Architect

As a key member of the data leadership ecosystem, you'll: * Drive the data vision and design architecture aligned with enterprise principles and long-term business objectives * Define and deliver best-in-class architecture across data platforms, management, modelling, quality, and storage * Partner with IT, Data Office, business stakeholders, analysts and data science teams to translate consumer needs into scalable solutions * Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models to support analytics, APIs and advanced data use cases * Identify limitations in legacy models and design clear transition paths to target-state architecture * Establish and govern data standards, processes and guidelines to ensure robust data quality * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies across data management and analytics * Contribute to training and upskilling initiatives across architecture and data disciplines

Proven experience designing enterprise-level data architectures in complex, regulated environments * Strong expertise in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) * Experience building or modernising data platforms * Deep understanding of data governance, quality frameworks and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, BCBS239 or similar) * Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required * Confident stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences