Title:

Head of Data Strategy and Architecture

Salary:

Up to £120,000Industry:

FinTechLocation:

London (Hybrid)Seeking an experienced

Data Architect

to lead the definition and implementation of a

target data strategy

.Responsible for defining, agreeing, and maintaining the

data strategy and implementation roadmap

, ensuring alignment with business system needs and operating landscape.Engage with multiple stakeholders, translating their requirements into

data architecture solutions

that drive business value.Strong understanding of

data-mesh design strategy

, with experience transitioning

data warehousing

to this paradigm.Ability to translate business requirements into

effective data solutions

, clearly communicating benefits to both business and technology stakeholders.Influence

data strategy development

at an organizational level, identifying transformation opportunities.Represent the

data domain

in enterprise-level governance and architecture forums.Define and communicate

current, resultant, and target state architectures

, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.Translate architecture roadmaps into

actionable work packages

for incremental value delivery.Play a key role in change teams,

owning the delivery of data architecture products

.Develop and maintain

architecture models, roadmaps, and standards

to ensure strategic alignment.Strong understanding of

Data Management

requirements within regulated industries, particularly

Financial Services

.Proven experience in

data strategy development

and

data architecture transformation

, leveraging strategic technology solutions.Relevant

qualifications

with deep knowledge of

data interface and residency patterns

.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

: Strong analytical skills to navigate complex architectural challenges while balancing short-term and strategic goals.Knowledge of industry architecture frameworks like

TOGAF and ArchiMate

.Experience working in

Agile

environments.Strong understanding of

hardware, software, applications, and systems engineering

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