Job descriptionSenior Data Architect Managera0GP900000Hs2EL.7_1777975754Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)OverviewA leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients * Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps * Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements * Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation * Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles * Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value * Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challengesRequired Experience: * Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments * Deep understanding of data management concepts including: * Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) * Data quality, master & reference data * Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI * Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data" * Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent * Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.: * Asset & wealth management products * Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market dataWhy Join? * Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations * Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery * Be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership * Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers * Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on wellbeing and career sustainabilityJob Summary80,000 to 95,000 GBPConsultant RoleSkills: MS Business Intelligence, Data ArchitectureLevel: Senior