Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)
Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Overview
A leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high‑performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision‑making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
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 roadmaps
* 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:
o Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
o Data quality, master & reference data
o 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.:
o Asset & wealth management products
o 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 collaborative, 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 wellbeing and career sustainability
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