Head of Data Architecture

7 months ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom OSB Group Full time

About the team:
Our data architecture team is a close-knit group of dedicated professionals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. With a focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we foster an environment where every member's unique skills and perspectives are valued. Together, we tackle complex challenges, set architectural standards, and drive transformative change across the organisation. Committed to continuous improvement and growth, our team embraces challenges with enthusiasm, supporting each other every step of the way. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of data architecture in banking.

About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing:
Your responsibilities will include
- Lead the development and implementation of data architecture solutions.
- Set architectural direction and define data frameworks and standards.
- Lead a team of 5-6 data architects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption of data strategies.
- Shape the future of data architecture in banking.

In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

- Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 40%
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
- Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
- Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
- Maternity & Adoption Leave - Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
- Paternity Leave - 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
- Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

Could you be the one?:
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

- Previous work experience in people management.
- Previous experience in cloud data or cloud data platforms specifically Azure.
- Strong knowledge of / in DataBricks and Microsoft Synapse.
- Qualifications in or working towards TOGAF / DMBOK or similar.

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next:
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.
- OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds._
- As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress._
- Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work._



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