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Data Architect
Data Architect — Enterprise Data Strategy Role
About the Team: At OSB Group, our Technology and Data functions are central to delivering our strategy and supporting our purpose—helping more people securely achieve their ambitions.
We’re scaling our enterprise data capability and recruiting a Senior Data Architect to define how we organise, govern, and consume data across the OSB Group.
This is a strategic role, responsible for designing and implementing a high-performance, enterprise-wide data architecture. You’ll ensure our architecture aligns with OSB’s business objectives, regulatory standards (including GDPR and Basel), and underpins trusted, scalable data use for analytics, AI, and modern data ecosystems.
As a Chief Data Architect, you’ll report to the Group Head of Data Architecture and collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data specialists, and engineering teams to build:
- Modelling standards
- Security frameworks
- Governance policies
- Legacy system transitions
Location Flexibility This role is based in Wolverhampton, London, or Chatham, with regular traveller status to London for non-local teams.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be at the heart of OSB’s data transformation, responsible for:
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Designing the Enterprise‐Wide Data Architecture
- Define and maintain OSB’s data models, standards, and blueprints, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory expectations, and governance policies.
- Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models, supporting cloud-native data processing in Azure/Databricks ecosystems.
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with business teams to translate data domain needs into architectural requirements.
- Simplify complex technical decisions for non-technical stakeholders, fostering trust in OSB’s structured, integrated, and compliant data.
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Lifespan Management & Security
- Establish data governance, security, and privacy frameworks to comply with GDPR, Basel, and OSB’s risk/regulatory frameworks.
- Monitor data lifecycle, including manage decommissioning of legacy systems and modernisation of consumption patterns.
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Innovation & Technology Adoption
- Explore and embed emerging technologies (AI, MLOps, and cloud optimisation) into OSB’s data architecture.
- Drive cost-effective scaling of data systems, balancing performance with cloud cost efficiency.
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Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Maintain clear enterprise-level documentation to support development teams, engineers, and data scientists.
- Support internal and external data experiments (e.g., Advanced Analytics, AI prototyping).
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Cross-Functional Leadership
- Demonstrate behavioural skills in enterprise-wide collaboration, trusted advice, and governance-led disciplined adoption.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary: £85,000–£95,000 (depending on experience).
- Enhanced Benefits: Family-focused support, flexibility, and competitive pay.
- Bankrold: 30+ days annually + public holidays.
- Innovation Environment: Working at the intersection of finance and technology to shape the future bank.
Explore OSB’s benefits page for more details.
About OSB Group
"Helping more people secure their future" We are a financial technology leader, committed to professional development, flexible working, and well-being. Our culture embraces ownership and vision - an opportunity to work at the forefront of financial transformation.
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Diversity & Inclusion We value inclusion in our workplace:
- Board-defined diversity goals with progress tracking.
- Signatories to the Women in Finance Charter (advancing senior female leaders).
- Anti-discrimination policy — everyone’s voice is heard.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate expertise in:
Technical Competencies
✔ Microsoft Azure & Databricks Mastery
- Proven mastery of Azure Data Fabric and Databricks, including data pipeline management.
✔ Advanced Understanding of:
- Enterprise data architecture frameworks (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, Data Vault).
- Master Data Management (MDM) and data lifecycle management.
- Cloud-native data processing and modern consumption patterns.
✔ Practical expertise:
- Data compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, Basel).
- Cloud cost optimisation best practices.
Problem-Solving Mindset
✔ Critical thinking — aligning architectural complexity with business simplicity. ✔ Data security founment — protecting against risks while enabling scaling. ✔ Technological agility — navigating emerging Data Science/ML architectures.
Communication & Collaboration
✔ Technical & Non-Technical Clearnace: Explaining enterprise data architecture without jargon. ✔ Collaboration: Bridging engineering, analytics, and business teams to build consensus.
Next Steps
We want this data transformation to unlock innovation. If you’re passionate about defining the bank of the future, [apply now](insert OSB link).
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