Semantic Data Modeller and Ontology Architect

HSBC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an experienced Data Modeller to shape how business terms are defined, organized and connected across the Group. You will build high-quality glossaries, taxonomies and ontologies to enable AI to query data with confidence.

The role requires strong modelling knowledge, metadata practices, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with Collibra is useful; familiarity with standards like SKOS and Dublin Core helps ensure semantic interoperability.

Qualifications

• Experience in business glossary curation and taxonomy design.
• Ability to model ontologies and enable AI-ready data.
• Strong data analysis and attention to detail.
• Experience with enterprise data governance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality glossaries, taxonomies, and ontologies.
• Collaborate across teams to define semantic layer for data.
• Ensure consistency and interoperability across datasets.
• Engage stakeholders and translate concepts for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Glossary curation

Taxonomy design

Ontology modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Python basics

Tools

Collibra

APIs

Python

Job description

HSBC is seeking an experienced Data Modeller to shape how business terms are defined, organized and connected across the Group. You will build high-quality glossaries, taxonomies and ontologies to enable AI to query data with confidence.

The role requires strong modelling knowledge, metadata practices, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with Collibra is useful; familiarity with standards like SKOS and Dublin Core helps ensure semantic interoperability.