Principal Data ArchitectLocation: LondonSalary: £100,000 - £117,00 + BonusThis is an opportunity to shape modern data architecture at scale within complex, regulated environments. You will work at the centre of large transformation programmes, influencing strategy while remaining hands-on with architecture and delivery. The role offers genuine progression based on impact, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to build thought leadership in a highly respected data capability.The CompanyThey are a global management consultancy operating across financial services and adjacent regulated sectors. Known for end-to-end transformation work, they embed multi-disciplinary squads into client organisations to deliver meaningful change. Their data practice is well established and continues to grow, with a strong reputation for data strategy, architecture, and management. Collaboration, inclusion, and high standards underpin how they work.The RoleLead data architecture design and delivery across complex client programmesDefine and implement modern, cloud-based data architectures aligned to enterprise strategyProvide best-practice guidance on data management, governance, and modellingOperate in a client-facing environment, engaging senior technical and non-technical stakeholdersContribute to capability growth through mentoring, thought leadership, and, at senior levels, revenue ownershipWork closely with engineering, analytics, and platform teams as part of integrated delivery squ