Principal Enterprise Data Architect | Financial Services | London | Azure | Data | £130,000 -£150,000 | Hybrid
A leading financial services firm is seeking a Principal Enterprise Data Architect to drive its enterprise-wide data strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and execute the enterprise data architecture vision, securing leadership buy-in.
* Establish and govern enterprise data standards, taxonomies, and models.
* Collaborate with Business Unit architects to ensure alignment with enterprise needs.
* Lead a Data Community of Practice to drive standardization and collaboration.
* Maintain a high-level enterprise data landscape to assess risks and enable compliance.
What You’ll Need:
✔ Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture and governance.
✔ Strong background in solution architecture (data warehouses, analytics platforms).
✔ Deep knowledge of data technologies (structured, unstructured, NoSQL, data lakes).
✔ Experience driving architectural strategy and overcoming resistance to change.
✔ Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels.
✔ TOGAF or similar certification preferred.