Data Architect Manager

Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth) - Up to £95,000

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

Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)

Data quality, master & reference data

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.

Asset & wealth management products

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