About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to help shape and implement the strategic enterprise data architecture of a major financial services organization. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Analytics, and IT teams to design scalable, compliant, and future-proof data solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about data, architecture governance, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the definition and execution of the Enterprise Data Architecture framework.
* Ensure alignment of project architecture and data flows with the target data vision.
* Design and validate end-to-end data architecture solutions supporting reporting, analytics, regulatory and operational needs.
* Actively participate in architecture governance, offering validation and challenge across strategic projects.
* Maintain and enrich the documentation of data assets across the enterprise landscape (Data Lake, Data Warehouse, BI, MDM, etc.).
* Support regulatory data initiatives (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS17) with compliant architecture models.
* Collaborate with Data Governance and Data Science teams to support AI/ML, GenAI and analytics use cases.
* Ensure the security, scalability, and maintainability of data platforms hosted in the cloud (Azure).
* Stay informed of industry best practices and emerging trends in data architecture, modeling and governance.
Profile Requirements
Technical Skills
* Proven experience in data architecture design, enterprise data modeling, and data flows
* Strong knowledge of Azure data services (e.g., Synapse, Data Lake, Data Factory, Power BI)
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in financial services (Solvency II, IFRS17)
* Experience with architecture methodologies and tools (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, Sparx EA)
* Experience with data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data cataloging tools
* Understanding of BI & Analytics platforms and business use cases
Soft Skills
* Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
* Collaborative mindset, experience working with cross-functional teams
* Consulting or client-facing experience is a plus
* Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset
Why Join
* Contribute to strategic data initiatives in a highly regulated and impactful industry
* Work on modern Azure-based data platforms and support advanced analytics and AI innovation
* Join a collaborative environment with room for growth, autonomy, and ownership
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