Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect

We're leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us

We're customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you're early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we'll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team

We are currently recruiting for an Enterprise Data Architect to join our established and experienced Chief Information Office team here at Intact.

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Intact is undergoing a bold transformation to become the UK's leading commercial lines insurer, and data is at the heart of this ambition. We are implementing a demanding enterprise-wide data strategy that requires leadership, expertise and commitment to excellence. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering a connected, managed enterprise data architecture that enables the vision for a winning data-driven business.

As Enterprise Data Architect, you will play a key role in designing and evolving the enterprise data blueprint, ensuring it aligns with business goals and future capabilities. You will work closely with the Head of Data Strategy & Data Architecture and act yourself as a thought leader - influencing the direction of data architecture across the organization and contributing to the long-term success of RSA's data transformation.

This role combines strategic outlook with hands-on ownership. You will lead data impact assessments, update architectural blueprints, be responsible for subject areas in the Enterprise Data Model, and provide expert guidance to projects and initiatives across the company. Collaboration will be central - with fellow architects, the Chief Data Office, a wide range of business and technical stakeholders, and international colleagues across the Intact family - to ensure alignment, buy-in and delivery of cohesive data solutions. #LI-JM1

Your skills and experience

In the role, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Assess enterprise data requirements and translate them into actionable data guidance.
• Lead data architecture engagement across delivery portfolios, driving data planning and high-level design.
• Define and apply data methodologies, patterns and standards for key capabilities such as data modelling, master and reference data management, data integration and the development of a cloud data platform
• Partner with the Chief Data Office to enable a connected data capability end to end.
• Lead and inspire teams, formally or informally, providing vision, structure and support.
• Mentor colleagues in best practices and champion the evolving data culture of the company.

We are also looking for the following skills:

• Stakeholder Engagement
  : Comfortable navigating diverse perspectives and challenging conversations, with professionalism, respect and composure.
• Enterprise Data Leadership
  : Demonstrated hands-on experience in enterprise data architecture and data management, with solid understanding of data protection, software design and solution delivery.
• Team Leadership
  : Ability to lead teams toward impactful outcomes and shared success, with experience in managing resourcing, supporting team processes and scaling capacity through staff augmentation.

Technical Skills -

• Data Modelling: Hands-on experience with data modelling tools e.g. Erwin is required
• Data Cataloguing: Experience with an enterprise data catalog, MS Purview is preferred
• Cloud & Analytics Stack: Working knowledge of the Microsoft stack; Azure cloud, Databricks, Power BI; Azure ML and AI trends.
• Architecture Management: Experience with architecture asset management processes and tools.

Why You'll Love It Here

Being part of our team means you'll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here's what you can look forward to:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options