Data Architect – Banking | Unison Group | Singapore

Unison Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Group is seeking an experienced Data Architect – Banking in Singapore to lead end-to-end enterprise data modeling, warehouse design, and secure ETL/ELT pipelines for tier-1 banks. You will set data governance standards and collaborate with AI/ML, DevOps, and BI teams to support compliant analytics and reporting.

The role requires 8+ years in banking data architecture, strong SQL/NoSQL skills, and hands-on use of Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery in a fast-paced consulting environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science or information technology, data engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of enterprise data architecture, data warehousing, and database design in banking/financial services.
• Strong proficiency in SQL/NoSQL, data modeling tools (ERwin, PowerDesigner), and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures for banking clients, including data lakes and data warehouses.
• Implement data governance, data quality and lineage tracking across platforms.
• Collaborate with AI/ML, DevOps, software teams and analysts to enable advanced analytics and regulatory reporting.

Skills

SQL

NoSQL

Data modeling

Cloud data warehousing

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Information Technology / Data Engineering

Tools

ERwin

PowerDesigner

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Job description

Position Summary

Unison Group is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Data Architect – Banking with professional enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and banking technology experience to join our client engagement team on a full-time, permanent basis in Singapore. In this specialized banking data architecture role, you will spearhead designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise data models, data lakes, modern data warehouses, and high-performance analytical pipelines for tier-1 financial institutions. You will work closely with chief data officers, enterprise software engineers, compliance officers, and business stakeholders to ensure robust data governance, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science or information technology, deep practical mastery of banking data standards, cloud data platforms, and immediate availability for deployment in Singapore.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Architect – Banking at Unison Group in Singapore, you will take full ownership of end-to-end data architecture design, metadata management, enterprise data warehousing, and data integration strategy across retail and corporate banking domains. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, building secure ETL/ELT pipelines, implementing data governance frameworks, and optimizing large-scale SQL and NoSQL database performance. You will collaborate proactively with AI/ML architects, DevOps engineers, and business analysts to support advanced analytics, reporting, and regulatory compliance mandates. Working in a fast-paced financial technology consulting environment in Singapore, you will drive data-driven transformation and infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade data architectures, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytical reporting platforms for banking clients.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models adhering to industry standards (such as BIAN, DMBOK, or financial data models).
• Architect and oversee secure ETL/ELT data ingestion pipelines, data transformation workflows, and real-time streaming pipelines.
• Implement robust data governance frameworks, data quality rules, lineage tracking, and regulatory compliance controls.
• Collaborate proactively with AI/ML architects, DevOps engineers, software developers, and business intelligence teams.
• Optimize large-scale SQL query performance, database partitioning, indexing strategies, and cloud storage costs.
• Evaluate emerging cloud data platforms, data virtualization tools, and modern data stack technologies.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data architecture blueprints, data dictionary registries, and data flow diagrams.
• Ensure strict adherence to data privacy regulations, monetary authority guidelines, and enterprise security baselines in Singapore.
• Coordinate project deliverables, sprint planning, and architectural reviews with cross-functional delivery squads.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in enterprise data architecture, data warehousing, and database design within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong technical proficiency and hands‑on operational mastery of SQL, NoSQL, data modeling tools (ERwin, PowerDesigner), and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
• Extensive practical experience implementing data governance, data quality management, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Deep understanding of banking data domains including core banking, payments, credit risk, and regulatory reporting (MAS/Basel).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, technical communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Professional availability for full‑time employment in Singapore (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as TOGAF Enterprise Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• Hands‑on experience integrating generative AI, machine learning feature stores, and real‑time streaming architectures (Apache Kafka).
• Prior working experience in tier-1 retail banks, digital banks, or major financial technology consulting firms in APAC.
• Advanced scripting proficiency in Python, Scala, or PySpark for data pipeline automation.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and regional languages.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Unison Group Talent Acquisition Practice
• Contact Name: Manish (Recruitment Manager)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Singapore)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior data architect roles in Singapore banking, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your enterprise data modeling scale, cloud data warehouse migration experience, and regulatory compliance governance track record.