Enterprise Data Architect

Job description

Do you have a talent for developing strategy? Do you do things differently and with passion? Do you love working in collaboration and enjoy leading people to the future?

Aviva is on a mission to make things simpler for our customers and our people, building an excellent service that’s low on customer effort and high on customer satisfaction. Data is at the heart of this mission, so we are building a Data Architecture practice and need Architects to craft Aviva’s vision for data and help turn it into reality.

As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will build Aviva's Global Data Strategy to deliver competitive advantages through data by providing the views, designs and leadership needed to maximise the value of data.

Responsibilities:

·  You will set and deliver a clear vision, strategy and strategic roadmap for data in all its forms considering customer, risk and regulatory needs and constraints
·  You will develop customer-centred definitions, models, platform designs, solution patterns, adoption principles, technical standards and guidelines for our business units
·  You will understand and address risks that might hinder your strategy
·  Ensure we have the right review process to select, design and implement the right data solutions
·  You will monitor and govern investments in data providing recommendations on improvements to technology and business leadership
·  You will help craft the data architecture practice defining methodology and processes, so we do the right work, really well, every time
·  You will build relationships and collaborate across the business and architecture community to implement a consistent and cohesive architecture
·  You will keep abreast with developments in the data and technology marketplace making sure that your architecture uses the best approaches to meet our customers needs
·  Support data innovation to deliver even better business outcomes, constantly seeking opportunities to improve with market insight and internal development

Skills and experience required:

·  You will need to have experience in data architecture strategy development and execution
·  You should have expert understanding of architecture components across the data lifecycle including insight, analytics and machine learning, master and reference data management, integration, data warehousing, noSQL, data quality and data compliance
·  Deep understanding of cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google) capabilities to support data and analytics
·  Experienced in developing data led technology vision and strategy and leading strategy and roadmap projects in a complex business environment
·  Sound business knowledge and commercial awareness, both generally and specific to financial services
·  You will need to have an understanding of financial service industry regulation and data legislation
·  Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
·  Proven ability to influence others toward consensus
·  Knowledge and active use of industry frameworks and tools (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Archimate)
·  Amazon Web Service certification is desirable

What will you get for this role?

·  Salary - competitive depending on skills, experience and qualifications
·  Generous defined contribution pension scheme
·  Annual performance related bonus and pay review
·  Minimum holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
·  Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family. (Some exclusions apply)
·  Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

Additional Information and Equal Opportunity

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we love to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability (as defined in The Equality Act 2010) whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. (By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential). Please apply through the website and then email the contact listed in the advert to notify us that you meet the conditions for the guaranteed interview scheme.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Lacey Lane Mckoy in the Resourcing team on 0121 234 7612 or