Head of Data Architecture

DATAHEAD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global financial services firm is seeking a Head of Data Architecture to spearhead their architectural strategy during a pivotal digital transformation. This senior leadership role involves shaping the architecture vision, driving governance across cloud and data, and directly influencing the firm's future. With a focus on Microsoft Azure, you'll lead a high-performing team and collaborate with C-level executives to ensure scalable, secure solutions that deliver measurable value. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will make a significant impact on long-term growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior Enterprise or Solutions Architect.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure ecosystem and data services.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise architecture strategy across applications and data.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Solution and Data Architects.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Microsoft Azure

SQL Server

T-SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Technical Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Head of Data Architecture (Global) - Cloud Transformation

Location: London | Hybrid

A global financial services firm is hiring a Head of Enterprise Architecture to drive architectural strategy across the entire business. This is a senior leadership role reporting to C-Level with full accountability for setting the architecture vision, owning design authority, and embedding governance across cloud, data, and applications.

The organisation is deep into its digital transformation journey and operates as a Microsoft Azure house. You’ll be at the centre of critical decision-making, influencing how architecture supports long-term growth, operational efficiency, and digital delivery.

What You’ll Own

• Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy across business applications, integration, infrastructure, and data.
• Chair the Architecture Board and Technology Forum – driving governance, alignment, and execution.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Solution and Data Architects.
• Own current and future-state architecture models, principles, and capability roadmaps.
• Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, and Application leaders to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and deliver measurable value.
• Be the trusted voice on architecture in the boardroom – driving decisions that shape the firm’s future.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience as a senior Enterprise or Solutions Architect in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure-native data and integration services.
• Strong grasp of the Microsoft data stack: SQL Server, SSIS, T-SQL, SSRS.
• Enterprise-level understanding of architecture frameworks and governance models.
• Proven ability to drive technical strategy while leading high-performing teams.
• Insurance, reinsurance, or financial services experience is a strong advantage.

Why This Role?

• Strategic ownership at group level – with direct C-suite exposure.
• Be the driving force behind architecture in a digitally ambitious, Azure-native business.
• Join during a critical phase of transformation, with real influence and budget to shape the future.
• Delivered by DATAHEAD, the specialist in data, architecture, and cloud transformation talent.

Please Apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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