Lead Data Architect

Shape the future of data for a leading Financial Services organisationData 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.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.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 doingDefining the long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise data architectureLeading the design of a modern cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft technologiesDriving best practice across data governance, engineering, analytics, visualisation and master data managementPartnering with senior business and technology leaders to align data strategy with business objectivesInfluencing key architecture decisions across multiple programmes and product teamsHelping establish data as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisationWhat we're looking forProven experience in Data Architecture within large, complex organisationsStrong expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platformsExcellent understanding of data engineering, analytics, governance and data management principlesExperience designing enterprise-scale cloud and SaaS data solutionsAbility to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholdersBackground within Financial Services, FinTech or similarly regulated environmentsWhy consider this role?Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Architecture rather than a single programmeSignificant investment in modern data technologies and platformsHigh-profile role with visibility across senior leadership teamsJoin a growing technology hub in Edinburgh with ambitious expansion plansFlexible hybrid working environmentStrong culture of learning, development and career progressionChance to play a key role in a global transformation programmeIf 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.TPBN1_UKTJ