Lead Data Architect

Fidelity International; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive the vision for data architecture and transform how data is managed across the organization. The successful candidate will lead a distributed team, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure the adoption of best practices. This high-impact role demands proven experience in global data architecture within the Asset Management sector and expertise in modern data principles. Join us in shaping the future of data and innovation.

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 that make data accessible.
• Lead globally guiding a distributed team.
• Shape the future of data management and optimize data.

Skills

Global data architecture

Influence at senior levels

Enterprise architecture

Data frameworks

Modern data principles

Job description

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

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