Data Architect - Data Models - MDM

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Data Architect to drive digital transformation in financial services. This role involves creating and enforcing data governance standards, designing complex data models, and working with cloud infrastructures. Ideal candidates will have over eight years in data modeling and MDM, particularly in a financial context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in data modeling and MDM.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL skills with cloud platforms like Snowflake.
• Solid background in financial services, capital markets, or consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Define data governance policies and data standards.
• Support cloud-based data implementations (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Skills

Data modeling

Data governance

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Metadata management

ETL frameworks

API integration

Tools

Erwin

Power Designer

ER/Studio

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Client:

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

London - ideally 4-5 days onsite

Contract - Inside IR35 - 6 months (options to extend)

SC Cleared or SC Clearable

This role is for a data expert passionate about driving large-scale digital transformation in financial services. We’re looking for an experienced Data Modeller/Architect to join a dynamic team, supporting high-impact enterprise programmes across Finance, CRM, and Master Data Management (MDM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned to enterprise-wide MDM initiatives.
• Map data lifecycle events to logical models and physical systems.
• Define and enforce data governance policies and data standards.
• Design data models across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and integrity within all models.
• Translate business requirements into optimal data structures.
• Document and maintain metadata, dictionaries, and entity relationships.
• Support cloud-based data implementations (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
• Contribute to data migration and real-time integration strategies.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in data modeling and MDM.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools like Erwin, Power Designer, or ER/Studio.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL skills and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Solid background in financial services, capital markets, or consultancy.
• Expertise in metadata management, data governance, and compliance.
• Experience with ETL frameworks, APIs, and data integration.

? Bonus Points For:

• Experience with unstructured data models.
• Familiarity with agile delivery in a consulting environment.