Financial Services Data Architect

Are you passionate about shaping data strategies and building cutting-edge solutions?

Join Projective Group and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative data solutions for some of the financial industry's most forward-thinking organisations.

At Projective Group, we help leading organisations solve their toughest challenges through innovative solutions in Data, Risk & Compliance, Payments, Transformation, and Talent. To drive this mission forward, we are looking for a Data Architect to design and implement cutting-edge data solutions that empower our clients to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

About the role:

As a Financial Services Data Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level data solutions. Working closely with stakeholders across financial services, you will leverage your expertise to build scalable architectures, optimise data pipelines, and ensure data enables strategic decision-making.

This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate across teams, and mentor others.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of robust, scalable enterprise data architectures.

• Develop and optimise modern data warehousing systems and data models (e.g., dimensional, data vault).

• Build and maintain efficient ETL processes and scalable data pipelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data requirements into innovative technical solutions.

• Ensure data quality, governance, and security, aligning with industry and regulatory standards.

• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, sharing expertise and driving best practices.

What we are looking for:

• Previous Financial Services Consultancy experience.

• Experience in data architecture and engineering, with a proven ability to deliver enterprise-level solutions.

• A background in Enterprise Data Architecture and other data-related topics, such as Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modelling and Analytics.

• Proficiency in SQL and Python.

• It would be great to have experience with cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks or tools like DBT, Fivetran, Dataiku, or Alteryx.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Interest or experience in AI/ML and real-world application to data engineering solutions.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Why Choose Projective Group?

• Join a consultancy that invests in your career with top-tier training, professional coaching, and a generous development budget.

• Non-contributory pension plan, two types of bonuses, good holiday allowance, and healthcare.

• Work on impactful, large-scale projects with innovative tools and clients at the forefront of the financial and legal industries.

• Fantastic company culture valuing diversity, creativity, work-life balance, fun, and well-being.

• The opportunity to further your career in a state-of-the-art London-based workspace with stunning views of the Thames, which even includes in-house bars!

Ready to shape the future of data architecture? Apply now and join Projective Group to deliver impactful solutions, drive innovation, and accelerate your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Ok, I'm sold; what happens next?

Simply click the apply button, contact us for a chat or visit our website at www.projectivegroup.com and discover a world of opportunities where your skills can shape the future of Financial Services.

Apply now and discover the possibilities....

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