Financial Data Architecture Lead
New Yesterday
Financial Data Architecture Lead
for a
6 Month
contract based in
London. Join us as a Financial Data Architecture Lead: We are seeking a senior Financial Data Architecture Lead to design and lead the development of the Finance data foundation across Insurance Finance, Risk, Treasury, Tax and Actuarial domains. This role is
not focused on building core platforms or infrastructure ; instead, it centres on
designing data models, structures, and flows grounded in real business and actuarial use cases , with a deep understanding of how data resolution, granularity and quality impact financial and actuarial models. You will work closely with a centrally provided technology platform (Azure, Databricks) and act as the design authority for Finance data, analytics, and reconciliation frameworks.
Python capability
is essential, including building and deploying financial and analytical models.
What you'll do: Define and lead the
end-to-end Finance Data architecture
across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Tax, and Actuarial. Design
robust finance and actuarial data models
that align with business use cases, regulatory needs, and analytical requirements. Establish data foundations for
new and evolving data sources , considering data resolution, lineage, controls, and downstream model impact. Define data flows supporting
statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting . Partner closely with Finance and Actuarial stakeholders to understand how data feeds financial and actuarial models. Assess and resolve data issues impacting
model accuracy, reconciliation, and comparability across reporting bases . Provide thought leadership on data structures that enable scalable analytics and advanced modelling. Lead and oversee the deployment of
Python-based data and financial models
on central data platforms. Develop and review Python pipelines supporting analytics, modelling, and reporting use cases. Support reporting and analytics capabilities, including
BI and advanced analytical layers . Key Accountabilities, Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a
Finance Data Architect, Senior Data Architect, or Finance Data Modeller
in insurance or financial services. Deep understanding of
insurance finance and actuarial data , including large-scale transformation programmes. Experience working with
central/platform technology teams
rather than owning infrastructure delivery. Strong
Python development
skills for data analysis, financial modelling, and pipeline development. Experience deploying Python models within modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks). Strong understanding of data modelling concepts (conceptual, logical, physical) within Finance and Risk domains. Experience supporting
reporting, analytics, and BI use cases
built on Finance data foundations. Understanding of regulatory and statutory reporting data requirements. Next Steps: At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance;Science