Senior Data Architect Wealth & Asset Management.

Senior Data Architect Wealth & Asset Management.

Location: London (Hybrid) Practice Area: Data & Analytics Type: Permanent

Design the blueprint. Architect the future of the Wealth & Asset Management industry. Empower data transformation.

The Role
Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our Wealth & Asset Management this senior consulting role you will guide wealth managers asset managers and private banks through large-scale data transformation journeys - defining enterprise data strategies designing target architectures and building scalable cloud-based platforms that support advisor and client experiences investment analytics regulatory reporting and operational efficiency.

Alongside client delivery you will contribute to evolving Capcos Wealth & Asset Management data architecture propositions and thought leadership in modern cloud-native data ecosystems.

What Youll Do

• Lead agile consulting engagements delivering modern data architecture and cloud transformation across Wealth & Asset Management
• Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies spanning programmes and business units.
• Design canonical WAM data domains and models (client/household portfolio/account holdings/transactions instruments & pricing performance fees).
• Architect and deliver cloud-native data platforms (AWS Azure GCP) enabling advisor/client journeys and advanced investment analytics (risk performance reporting).
• Define integration patterns across core WAM platforms (CRM/advisor OMS/PMS wealth back office custody market/reference data reporting).
• Establish robust data quality reconciliation and control frameworks (e.g. holdings vs. books & records/AUM pricing corporate actions fees/NAV).
• Drive master and reference data strategies (clients instruments counterparties legal entities) aligned to governance metadata privacy and stewardship.
• Act as a subject matter expert translating complex technical concepts into clear business value for senior stakeholders.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience delivering enterprise data architecture and cloud data engineering including platform design within Wealth & Asset Management environments.
• Deep knowledge of contextual logical and physical data modelling practices applied across Front Office Investments Operations and Risk/Compliance domains.
• Strong understanding of core WAM data concepts (client/householding suitability & risk profiling holdings/positions trade lifecycle pricing performance fees).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS Azure GCP) and modern data stacks including cloud migration and transformation programmes.
• Experience integrating and architecting around key WAM platforms and data sources (CRM OMS/PMS/wealth back office custody/fund accounting Bloomberg/market data reporting layers).
• Understanding of data management tooling security frameworks and control environments within regulated financial services.
• Exposure to WAM regulatory and ESG requirements (MiFID II SFDR PRIIPs/KIDs FATCA) and their impact on data models lineage and controls.
• Strong communication skills able to engage and influence stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.

Bonus Points For

• Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g. AWS Azure GCP Databricks)
• Experience in data lake design and large-scale data migrations
• Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling
• Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments
• Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capcos data architecture propositions

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning training and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus competitive pension health insurance life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst Unmind Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity adoption shared parental leave plus paid leave for sickness pregnancy loss fertility treatment menopause and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops certifications e-learning - your growth your way. Also Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco
Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know - well be happy to help. We value each persons unique perspective and contribution. At Capco we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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