Lead Data Architect

Shape the future of data for a leading Financial Services organisation\n

Data is becoming one of the most valuable assets in financial services, and this is an opportunity to define how a global organisation uses it for years to come.

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We're partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation investing heavily in its technology and data capabilities, with Edinburgh at the centre of that journey. As part of a major digital transformation programme, they're looking for a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of their enterprise data strategy and help build a modern, cloud-native data platform that will support business-critical operations, analytics and decision-making across the globe.

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This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll be shaping the future state, influencing senior stakeholders, defining architecture standards and helping create a data platform capable of supporting a complex international business operating at significant scale.

What you'll be doing\n
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• Defining the long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise data architecture
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• Leading the design of a modern cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft technologies
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• Driving best practice across data governance, engineering, analytics, visualisation and master data management
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• Partnering with senior business and technology leaders to align data strategy with business objectives
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• Influencing key architecture decisions across multiple programmes and product teams
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• Helping establish data as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisation
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\nWhat we're looking for\n
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• Proven experience in Data Architecture within large, complex organisations
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• Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platforms
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• Excellent understanding of data engineering, analytics, governance and data management principles
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• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and SaaS data solutions
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• Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders
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• Background within Financial Services, FinTech or similarly regulated environments
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\nWhy consider this role?\n
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• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Architecture rather than a single programme
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• Significant investment in modern data technologies and platforms
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• High-profile role with visibility across senior leadership teams
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• Join a growing technology hub in Edinburgh with ambitious expansion plans
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• Flexible hybrid working environment
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• Strong culture of learning, development and career progression
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• Chance to play a key role in a global transformation programme
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If you're a Data Architect who enjoys setting strategy, influencing technology direction and building modern data capabilities at scale, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a globally recognised Financial Services organisation.