Lead Data Architect

253 FIL Investment Management Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Data Architect to set the vision for data architecture, drive technological transformation, and lead a distributed team. This pivotal role involves shaping data management strategies to ensure reliability and rapid product development, requiring proven leadership skills in data frameworks and strong influence at senior levels. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in modern data principles, driven to innovate and adapt for future business growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexibility in work arrangements

Commitment to employee wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading global data architecture or technology teams in an Asset Management environment.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture and data frameworks.
• Strong ability to influence at senior levels and drive strategic change.
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern data principles and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for data architecture across Fidelity.
• Drive transformation by building capabilities for advanced technologies.
• Lead globally, guiding a distributed team.
• Shape the future of data management and optimization.

Skills

Leadership in data architecture

Influencing senior stakeholders

Knowledge of modern data principles

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Type : PermanentApplication Deadline : 31 March 2026

Title : Lead Data Architect

Department : Technology

Location : Global

Reports to : Head of Domain and Practises Architecture

Level : 7

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Technology team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

The pace of change across our industry as well as with technology is ever increasing. Fidelity continues to invest in modernizing its technology estate and alongside evolving our operations and ways working. The Enterprise Architecture team has the important role to serve the needs of Fidelity by enabling the Business, Technology and Data strategies to flourish and realise the targeted business opportunities and value. Enterprise Architecture operates across portfolio delivery and enterprise domains, ensuring there is the right balance between what is sensible for the enterprise and the programme specific needs.

About your role

ISS (Investment Solutions and Services) and GPS (Global Platform Solutions)are the two main business pillars within Fidelity, supported by the third which is Corporate Enablers (CE).

As Lead Data Architect, you’ll :

• Set the vision for data architecture across Fidelity, defining strategies, standards, and principles that enable simplicity and scalability.
• Drive transformation by building capabilities that make data accessible, secure, and ready for advanced technologies like AI.
• Lead globally guiding a distributed team and influencing senior stakeholders to embed best practices across the organization.
• Shape the future of how we manage and optimize data, ensuring it delivers reliable insights and supports rapid product development.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions will shape Fidelity’s ability to innovate and adapt for years to come.

About you

• Proven experience leading global data architecture or technology teams in an Asset Management environment
• Expertise in enterprise architecture and data frameworks
• Strong ability to influence at senior levels and drive strategic change
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern data principles and technologies

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.