Purpose of the role

To define, direct, and govern the banks target data architecture (including shared data environment, data model, and standards) in support of business strategy, ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility to meet stakeholder needs.

Accountabilities

• Develop the bank's data architecture strategy, translating bank-wide goals into a target data architecture and transition plan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as data operations, engineers, and analysts to promote standardized, consistent, safe, and valuable data usage.
• Develop and maintain data architecture governance, standards, and protection policies regarding data models, authoritative data stores, and data capabilities to support data quality, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Manage project alignment to the target data architecture by providing guidance, data solutions, and progress monitoring.
• Define shared reusable data capabilities, assets, tools, and technologies to connect data sources, optimize storage, and enable seamless access.
• Oversee the data model that structures data logically and physically within the banks data resources, such as databases, interfaces, and reports.
• Monitor regulatory standards and industry trends for potential impacts on operations, controls, and applications.
• Identify and assess cutting-edge data technologies, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and quality standards.

Director Expectations

• Manage a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, policy development, and overseeing complex projects.
• Lead a large team or sub-function, fostering a performance-driven culture, or act as a technical expert and thought leader for organization-wide projects.
• Provide expert advice to senior management and influence decisions affecting the organization.
• Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for significant sub-functions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and external environment considerations.
• Maintain industry knowledge and monitor external developments to inform strategy and operations.
• Use advanced analytical and interpretative skills to solve complex problems and design solutions.
• Make strategic decisions within their area and influence stakeholders at senior levels.
• Serve as a principal contact for key clients and divisions, acting as a spokesperson for the function.

All senior leaders are expected to embody leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, and Develop others. All colleagues should demonstrate Barclays' valuesRespect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardshipand embody the Barclays MindsetEmpower, Challenge, and Drive.