Principal Data Architect

2 months ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Legal & General Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Data Architect to lead our data and information architecture practice within Legal & General. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data architecture standards, patterns, and policies across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Champion the role of data and information architecture within Legal & General and the wider enterprise, effectively communicating with stakeholders up to director level.
  • Drive the definition and adoption of architectural standards, patterns, policies, and data governance processes across the organization.
  • Design and embed repeatable and auditable controls to satisfy the new Data Architecture standard.
  • Define and lead on data architecture within Legal & General to translate business requirements into conceptual and logical data models and ensure delivery of solutions that adhere to the required data architecture standards.
  • Deliver high-quality data architecture artefacts that are usable by target stakeholders, ensuring they clearly explain the solution and decisions behind them.
  • Work with senior management, including other Principal Architects, to define IT strategy, roadmaps, and any lower-level solution design, providing best practice data architecture guidance and support.
  • Collaborate across IT disciplines both within Legal & General and across the whole organization to align data solutions, reduce risk, and deliver shareholder value.
  • Ensure approach to and work delivered supports Legal & General's Consumer duty Commitments to ensure the right outcome and excellent service delivery.
Requirements
  • TOGAF or similar certification is desirable, along with a related degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of design and architectural patterns.
  • Proficient in data management concepts, practices, and procedures, including data governance, data modelling techniques, data platform market, and data warehousing.
  • Knowledge of at least one of the following: finance, customer data, and master data management.
  • Mandatory experience in data architecture across large projects.
  • Working closely with development teams, data governance, and regulatory teams to realize solutions.
  • Experience of waterfall and agile delivery paradigms.
  • Ability to develop and project a positive image of the Data function and company through interpersonal, written, and verbal communications to a wide range of audiences, building successful working relationships and networks.
  • Previous experience as a Principal Architect, leading and mentoring more junior members of the team.
  • Thought leader on Data Architecture, able to paint a compelling image of the future IT capability and its desirability.
About Us

Legal & General is a leading financial services organization, named in 2023 for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers, and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential, and connection to our purpose.

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