Data Architect

Alter Domus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,500 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional accreditations support

Generous holidays

Flexible arrangements

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Alter Domus in Chicago is seeking a Data Architect to define and govern the logical blueprint for a new commercial data platform. This role requires defining data models, managing schema governance, and collaborating with engineers.

The successful candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in data architecture and strong proficiency in SQL. A competitive salary range of $87,500 to $145,000+ is offered, alongside flexible arrangements and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data architecture or data management, ideally in financial services.
• Deep expertise in logical and physical data modelling.
• Strong understanding of master data management and taxonomy governance.

Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end logical data model and document full data lineage.
• Own the canonical schema for all data products.
• Implement metadata management and lineage tracking.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Master data management

SQL

Programming (Python preferred)

Tools

Alation

Collibra

DataHub

Job description

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Job Description

You will define the logical blueprint for a new commercial data platform — owning the data model, schema governance, taxonomy structures, lineage documentation, and master data strategy. You are the authority on what the data means and how it relates — ensuring every entity, field, and relationship is defined with precision, governed through change control, and traceable from source to published output. You work closely with the Data Engineer (who builds the pipelines) and the Platform Engineer (who owns the physical infrastructure and delivery layer).

Key Responsibilities

• Data Lineage & Model Design: Design the end-to-end logical data model — from raw source through transformation layers to client-facing outputs. Document full data lineage so every published metric can be traced back to source fields with a complete audit trail.
• Schema & Taxonomy Governance: Own the canonical schema for all data products. Manage version control, schema evolution (new fields, deprecations, breaking changes), and ensure consistency across multiple product lines.
• Data Lineage & Traceability: Implement metadata management and lineage tracking so that every benchmark, index value, and client report can be audited from published output back to source record.
• Logical Integration Design: Define how multiple data sources (primary administration data, regulatory filings, client-uploaded portfolios) integrate logically — entity matching rules, conflict resolution, and hierarchy management.
• Governance Standards: Establish naming conventions, documentation standards, data dictionaries, and classification rules. Own the technical governance framework that supports broader data governance and anonymisation committees.
• Collaboration: Partner with the Quantitative Director (who defines analytical requirements), the Data Engineer (who implements the physical pipelines), and the Platform Engineer (who provisions infrastructure and delivery mechanisms).

Requirements

• 8+ years in data architecture, data modelling, or master data management — ideally in financial services.
• Deep expertise in logical and physical data modelling — dimensional modelling, Data Vault, graph-based approaches.
• Strong understanding of master data management, entity resolution strategy, and taxonomy governance.
• Experience with metadata management and lineage tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra, DataHub, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred).
• Experience designing data models for multi-product environments where a single source feeds multiple different outputs and consumer types.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, change control processes, and classification systems.
• Experience in financial data — ideally loan portfolios, credit instruments, or fund structures.

Desirable

• Familiarity with anonymization and aggregation requirements — understanding how model design supports privacy constraints.
• Understanding of benchmark governance or regulated data environments.
• Prior experience at a data vendor, fund administrator, or financial infrastructure provider.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Salary range: We offer a salary of $87,500 to $145,000+ for this role. We encourage all interested candidates to apply and discuss their salary expectations and overall package with the recruitment team.

Our Global Benefits Also Include

• Support for professional accreditations.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location.

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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