Data Architect & Governance Lead

Morson Edge (Financial Services); Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Financial Services) is partnering with a global leading organisation within the insurance sector to appoint an experienced Data Architect & Governance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the organisation’s data architecture and governance landscape, helping to leverage data to support business decisions, enhance client services and improve operational efficiency.

You’ll work across technology and the wider business to develop and embed strong data architecture and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture, governance and management.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data quality, lineage and management principles.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, compliance and business.
• Ability to influence teams and embed governance practices across an organisation.
• Insurance or financial services experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation’s Data Strategy and Data Governance Strategy.
• Define and implement data architecture patterns, standards and principles.
• Establish and embed data governance practices across the data team and wider organisation.
• Collaborate with senior management, IT, Legal, Compliance and Risk.
• Lead architectural and governance activities and support analysts and engineers.
• Develop and maintain a data catalogue with data elements, data flows and data lineage.
• Document data journeys across operational, analytical and integration layers.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and industry best practices in insurance.
• Support the Head of Data in maturing data capabilities across the organisation.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Data lineage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Salary - £100,000 to £115,000 + generous benefits

We’re delighted to be partnering with a global leading organisation within the insurance sector with the appointment of an experienced Data Architect & Governance Lead.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s data architecture and governance landscape, helping to leverage data more effectively to support business decisions, enhance client services and improve operational efficiency.

The Opportunity

As Data Architect, you’ll work across technology and the wider business to develop and embed strong data architecture and governance practices. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop and execute the organisation’s Data Strategy and Data Governance Strategy
• Define and implement effective data architecture patterns, standards and principles
• Establish and embed data governance practices across the data team and wider organisation
• Work closely with senior management, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Legal, Compliance and Risk
• Lead architectural and governance activities, supporting analysts and engineers in delivering high-quality data products
• Develop and maintain a data catalogue, including critical data elements, data flows and data lineage
• Support data quality, classification, ownership, integrity and interoperability
• Document data journeys across operational, analytical and integration layers
• Provide architecture and governance guidance across data-related projects
• Monitor emerging industry trends, regulatory requirements and best practice within the insurance sector
• Support the Head of Data in developing data maturity and confidence across the organisation

What you will bring

• Proven experience in data architecture, data governance and data management
• Experience working with data governance tools and technologies
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data quality, data lineage and data management principles
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, compliance and business functions
• The ability to influence teams and embed strong data governance practices across an organisation
• You will bring energy, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Experience within the insurance or financial services is highly desired.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline is desirable

If you’re an experienced Data Architect looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on data strategy, architecture and governance within a leading fast-paced, people-focused insurance business, we’d love to hear from you.