Data Modeller

Vanloq - Workforce Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions client in Glasgow seeks an experienced Data Modeller to join their data architecture team on a hybrid contract. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in building conceptual and logical data models for financial services. Responsibilities include collaborating with business stakeholders and ensuring adherence to data modelling standards. Knowledge of relevant data governance practices is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in conceptual and logical data modelling.
• Proven experience with data modelling tools like ER/Studio or similar.
• Strong background in retail, investment, private, or corporate banking.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-quality conceptual and logical data models.
• Collaborate with business SMEs and architects to gather requirements.
• Support data catalogue and metadata enrichment activities.

Skills

Conceptual data modelling

Logical data modelling

Data modelling tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Tools

ER/Studio

Erwin

Job description

Data Modeller - Financial Services Glasgow (Hybrid) Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Data Modeller with a passion for building enterprise‑grade conceptual and logical data models? Our financial services client is looking for a skilled professional to join their data architecture team in Glasgow on a hybrid contract basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape strategic data initiatives, ensuring consistency, reusability, and clarity across the organisation's data landscape.

Role Overview

You'll be responsible for designing and maintaining high‑quality conceptual and logical data models to support enterprise‑wide data initiatives. Working closely with business stakeholders and architects, you'll ensure models are robust, standardised, and aligned with governance and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business SMEs and architects to gather and translate requirements into conceptual and logical data models
• Participate in data modelling forums to propose and review new data concepts and attributes
• Support data catalogue and metadata enrichment activities
• Ensure adherence to data modelling standards and best practices

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in conceptual and logical data modelling
• Proven experience with data modelling tools (e.g. ER/Studio, Erwin, or similar)
• Strong background in retail, investment, private, or corporate banking
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work autonomously in complex environments
• Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and quality standards
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. ECB, GDPR compliance)

Desirable

• Hands‑on experience with ER/Studio
• Exposure to regulatory or risk data programmes
• Knowledge of metadata standards and catalogue tools (e.g. Alation)
• Understanding of Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) principles

If you're a seasoned data professional who thrives on creating clarity and structure within complex financial data landscapes, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Inside IR35