Enterprise Data Architect

Aviva Plc
London
1 year ago
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Enterprise Data Architect If you enjoy developing data strategy, we would love to hear from you! We are recruiting for a forward-thinking Enterprise Data Architect to join our innovative team and our phenomenal journey to drive the data agenda at Aviva.

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.A bit about the job:

This role will sit within Data Architecture which is part of the wider Group Architecture function. You will be working to build Aviva's market data strategies to deliver the global ambition for data that gives competitive advantages through data by providing the views, designs and leadership needed to optimize the value of data. This is a fantastic opportunity that will provide you with the prospect to develop your skills, as you will lead on driving the roadmap with strong awareness of business opportunities and constraints, define data products, and advise how the business utilizes these efficiently. Along with engaging with senior leadership to convey the opportunities available from data, support data innovation and guide the prioritization of development to build the best business outcomes.Skills and experience we’re looking for:Experience in the development of data architecture strategy and execution in large organizations like Aviva with Financial Services being an advantage. Track-record of defining data roadmaps with a 5 to 10-year horizon which balance known, and anticipated business need alongside enabling simplification.Skills in making highly sophisticated decisions that are considerate of multiple factors including the balancing of near-term delivery with longer-term sustainability.Ability to influence through building positive relationships; alongside strong communication that is adapted to consider the audience environment, drivers and needs.Expertise in all things data including lifecycle, technologies, data-patterns, insights, analytics and machine learning, master and reference data management, integration, data warehousing, NoSQL, data quality, metadata, and data compliance.Outwardly looking with an excellent understanding of industry standard data strategies and trends alongside technologies and business models. Snowflake experience and certification would be advantageous alongside knowledge of core platform technologies including AWS.What you’ll get for this role:Salary circa £90,000 national and circa £120,000 London (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.Generous

pension

scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.29 days

holiday

plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 daysMake your money go further - Up to 40%

discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discountsUp to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our

Matching Share Plan

and share in the success of Aviva with our

Save As You Earn

schemeBrilliantly

supportive policies

including parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefits

to suit you, including

sustainability options

such as cycle to workMake a difference, be part of our

Aviva Communities

and use your 3

paid volunteering days to help othersWe take your

wellbeing

seriously with lots of support and toolsAviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email to

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