Barclays · 1 month ago
Data Architect/Data Design - AVP
Barclays is redefining the future of banking and seeking a Data Architect/Data Design - AVP to design and maintain enterprise data models. The role involves collaborating across teams to strengthen data governance and optimize architecture for smarter business outcomes through trusted data.
BankingConsumerFinancial ServicesWholesale
Responsibilities
Analysis and documentation of business requirements to translate them into data models aligned with organisational goals
Development and maintenance of data dictionaries and glossaries to define data elements and their usage
Analysis and monitoring of data usage patterns to identify opportunities for data optimisation and improvement, in partnership with the Data Base Administrator
Strategic architecture definition and product selection
Production of logical designs in relevant subject area (technical, data, operational), showing for example: processes, objects, data flows, inputs, stored data and outputs. Identifying common components
Implementation of architectures and Identification, ownership and resolution of design related issues
Definition and documentation of data architectures standards, principles and strategies
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others
OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Qualification
Required
Data modelling and data architecture, preferably within financial services or large corporates
Data modelling tools such as Erwin, ER/Studio, or PowerDesigner
Conceptual, logical, and physical modelling techniques applied at scale
Advanced SQL (DDL, DML, performance tuning) and scripting languages such as PL/SQL, T-SQL, Python, or Shell
Data warehousing approaches (Inmon, Kimball) and ETL tools such as Informatica
Analysis and documentation of business requirements to translate them into data models aligned with organisational goals
Development and maintenance of data dictionaries and glossaries to define data elements and their usage
Analysis and monitoring of data usage patterns to identify opportunities for data optimisation and improvement, in partnership with the Data Base Administrator
Strategic architecture definition and product selection
Production of logical designs in relevant subject area (technical, data, operational), showing for example: processes, objects, data flows, inputs, stored data and outputs. Identifying common components
Implementation of architectures and Identification, ownership and resolution of design related issues
Definition and documentation of data architectures standards, principles and strategies
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right
They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave
Preferred
Working with relational (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), columnar (Amazon Redshift, Snowflake), and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue) or Azure
Building and managing Lake Formation / Data Lake architectures
Knowledge of data governance policies and compliance standards such as BCBS239 or GDPR
Collaborating effectively across global teams and influencing senior stakeholder decisions
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Other paid leave for qualifying circumstances
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Company
Barclays
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank with global reach, offering products, and services.
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