Data Architect Manager

Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)

Location: London/Edinburgh

Overview:

A global consultancy is hiring a Senior Manager; Data Architect within its Investment Management and Wealth practice. This is a senior, client-facing position for an experienced data leader with proven experience in modern data architecture and transformation. You'll work alongside senior stakeholders, lead talented teams and craft data strategies that modernise operating models, improve decision-making and drive real business impact.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation road maps
* Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements
* Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation
* Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles
* Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challenges



Required Experience:

* Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments
* Deep understanding of data management concepts including:

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data quality, master & reference data
* Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI

* Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data"
* Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent
* Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.:
* Asset & wealth management products
* Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market data



Why Join?

* Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery
* Be part of a cooperative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
* Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers
* Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on well-being and career sustainability