Data Architect

Company Description
For nearly 200 years we have provided financial services to customers across the UK, and now the US. As one of Europe's largest insurance and asset management groups, with over £1 trillion in assets, we are experts in safeguarding people's financial futures. Our ambitions are underpinned by five strong businesses, each of which is innovating and expanding globally, adding new products and solutions to their strategic goals. We aim to be leaders in four key areas: retirement, investment management, capital investment and insurance. Our businesses work together to deliver on our purpose and to drive synergies across the Group.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Data Architect who will own, and be responsible for the Data Architecture for analytical solutions within the Retail Division. The role holder will be working with strategic stakeholders, business representatives and subject matter experts, to develop and evolve the Retail Data Strategy in line the Business Strategy. The ideal candidate will maintain an understanding of market trends and technologies to facilitate growth in capabilities and introduce more efficient ways of working.
What you'll be doing

• Developing and maintaining the Enterprise Data Model (EDM) for LGRI, leveraging industry best practice or standards to ensure interoperability as appropriate. Develop and own the data layer of the reference architecture, providing insight and guidance for all data related design activities
• Proactively engaging and supporting key stakeholders in strategic planning processes and provide the information and insight required for effective decision making relating to data.
• Developing, planning and maintaining the technology LGRI enterprise data strategy supporting business data outcomes. Develop and maintain roadmaps whilst influencing key areas of technology architecture to support the execution of these. Monitor and report progress against the implementation of the data strategy
• Collaboratively develop, define and standardise the key high-level data principles, methodologies and data standards relating to data in the LGRI division. Establish a governance framework to enable application.
• Chairing the data design delivery forum ensuring that data delivery decisions are taken in-line with business need and technology/data strategy principles. Support data related design activities in projects leveraging industry best practice knowledge and drive alignment to strategic direction or business needs of a project
• Liaising and participating in Data-related groups and governance forums across the L&G Group to share Data Architecture expertise, knowledge and best practice to support defining organisation wide data strategies and standards as well as ensuring ongoing alignment on data related activities

Qualifications

• Azure or AWS Cloud Certifications or equivalent qualification desirable, or relevant industry experience.
• A strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Demonstrable experience of Solution Design on complex large-scale initiatives
• Knowledge of Agile principles and practical experience
• Knowledge of Information Security standards and best practises
• Knowledge of Data Governance methodologies and solutions
• Understanding of Group & Retail Protection and/or Individual Protection business specifically would be an advantage
• Data Science models and Machine Learning
• Experience of evaluating emerging technologies and tracking the technology innovations applicable to the solutions.
• Proven experience of working effectively with senior business stakeholders
• Experience of using tools including Snowflake, DBT, ADF and Azure Synapse
• Ability to lead teams and projects towards a common architecture approach and language.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information
The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow.
Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands.
We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.
We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.
At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance.
Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us?
Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation.
We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve.
We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow.
We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process.
So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.