Principal Data Architect Job Opportunity at Legal & General

Are you a seasoned Data Architect looking to make a significant impact? Legal & General, a leading financial services organization, is searching for a talented individual to join our team. As a Principal Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the data and information architecture across our Group, ensuring optimal management and governance of data.

About Legal & General

At Legal & General, we empower over ten million people globally to manage their savings, retirement plans, and life insurance. Our dedicated L&G Group functions—which include tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk, and Corporate Affairs—provide the essential support services needed for success in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we help our team excel, improving our customers’ lives and driving the success of our business every day.

Job Responsibilities

As a Principal Data Architect, you will:

• Champion Data Architecture: Advocate for the role of data and information architecture within the Group and Enterprise, effectively communicating its value to stakeholders up to the director level.
• Define Standards: Drive the definition and adoption of architectural standards, patterns, policies, and data governance processes.
• Establish Controls: Design and embed repeatable and auditable controls in line with the new Data Architecture standard.
• Translate Requirements: Convert business requirements into conceptual and logical data models, ensuring adherence to data architecture standards.
• Collaborate: Work closely with senior management and other Principal Architects to define IT strategy and provide best practice data architecture guidance.
• Align Solutions: Collaborate across IT disciplines to align data solutions, reduce risk, and deliver shareholder value.
• Support Commitments: Ensure all delivered work supports L&G’s Consumer Duty Commitments for exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with:

• TOGAF or similar certification (desirable).
• A related degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in data management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge in data governance, data modeling, and data warehousing.
• Experience in data architecture across large projects.
• A strong background working with development teams and regulatory bodies.
• Experience in both waterfall and agile delivery paradigms.
• Excellent communication skills for building successful working relationships.
• Previous experience as a Principal Architect, especially in mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical insurance (for permanent employees).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with the option to buy and sell holidays.
• Competitive family leave policies.
• Electric car scheme offering tax-efficient salary sacrifice.
• Discounts on a range of products and at high street stores and online.
• Modern, redesigned workspaces designed to enhance wellbeing.

Why Join Legal & General?

Legal & General has been named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023 for the second consecutive year. Our strong heritage and innovative approach connect to form a unique business model, driving value for both customers and society. Joining our team means becoming part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, supported by leaders who care about your future and wellbeing. We encourage collaboration, personal growth, and career development, continually striving to create an open and mindful workplace. Flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with specific needs.

If you're passionate about data architecture and looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Company Name: Legal & General
Job Title: Principal Data Architect

Contact Us

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply or reach out for more information. Let’s explore how you can contribute to our team and help us achieve our mission.