Data Architect

Nedbank Private Wealth; Isle of Man; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank Private Wealth in the UK is seeking a Data Architect for a 12-month limited-term assignment to design, develop, and govern the bank's enterprise data architecture and cloud platform. You will work with business analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to deliver data strategy, integration, storage, governance, and retrieval to enable BI, regulatory compliance and AI readiness.

The ideal candidate has proven enterprise data modelling skills, strong governance experience, and a track record

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise data architectures in regulated financial services.
• Strong data modelling expertise across dimensional and enterprise models.
• Experience with AI readiness and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead authority on data architecture, aligning business needs with technology.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy for data quality, security and AI adoption.
• Design and maintain models, schemas, and structures to support enterprise reporting and analytics.
• Oversee cloud architecture and data integration across systems.
• Drive data governance frameworks and data privacy obligations.
• Collaborate with IT security to safeguard sensitive information.

Skills

Data modelling

ETL

Cloud platforms

Data governance

AI & analytics

Tools

Metadata management tools

Data lineage tools

TOGAF

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Data Architect to join our Team for a 12 month limited term assignment.

Who We Are

Nedbank Private Wealth is a multi-award-winning private bank and wealth manager headquartered in the Isle of Man, with branches in London, Jersey and a representative office in the UAE. The company provides a full international wealth management offering through its wealth planning, investment management, and banking services, to both business and private clients worldwide.

All our people are expected to consistently demonstrate our 6Cs, Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Client Impact, Can Do Attitude and Completeness.

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for designing, developing, and managing the Bank’s enterprise data architecture and cloud platform to enable secure, efficient, and high-quality data management across the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders including business analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to understand data requirements and deliver strategies for integration, storage, governance, and retrieval.

The role will ensure that data assets are optimised for business intelligence, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics, including AI readiness, while aligning with the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as the Bank’s lead authority on data architecture, ensuring alignment between business needs, data strategy, and technology solutions.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that supports business objectives, ensures data quality, integrity, and security, and positions the Bank for AI and advanced analytics adoption.
• Design and maintain logical and physical data models, schemas, and structures to support enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational processing, using both dimensional and operational warehouse modelling techniques.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers on the logical and physical modelling process.
• Overseeing the cloud architecture for the infrastructure and core components, collaborating with IT on implementation and architecture.
• Oversee data integration processes to ensure seamless, accurate, and timely flow of data between systems, applications, and platforms.
• Ensure data architecture supports AI and advanced analytics initiatives, from concept through to production, ensuring robust data foundations for machine learning and predictive modelling.
• Drive data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data privacy obligations.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement and maintain strong data security measures, safeguarding sensitive client and business information.
• Manage enterprise data assets, including data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation, ensuring they are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Evaluate and recommend data management tools and technologies to enhance the Bank’s data capabilities and infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, providing expert guidance on data-related initiatives and ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic goals.
• Undertake continuous professional development to remain current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, in line with the Bank’s Training and Competency policy.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise data architectures within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong expertise in data modelling (both dimensional and operational) and enterprise data modelling principles.
• Demonstrable experience in data integration, ETL processes, and database management across multiple platforms.
• Experience supporting or working on AI and advanced analytics project delivery, from inception to production.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and data privacy standards.
• Familiarity with data lake, big data, and cloud-based data technologies is highly desirable, not just on premise data architectures.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Technologically adept, with experience in metadata management, data lineage tools, and modern data platforms.
• Comfortable working with complex data ecosystems and multiple stakeholder groups to deliver tailored, business-focused solutions.
• Data governance or data management-specific certifications are advantageous
• Architecture-related qualifications such as TOGAF are desirable.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Nedbank Private Wealth is an inclusive employer where everyone can thrive. We are proud of the value we place on individuality, and we want you to bring your full self to work and maximise your potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you.