Data Architect (Functional)
Core
Design and maintain data models, dictionaries, and catalogs while ensuring data governance, quality, security, and regulatory compliance for key applications.
Role type
Functional Data Architect
Builds
Enterprise Data Model, metadata, and data lineage aligned with business evolution
Domain
Banking/Finance, Data Governance & Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Data modeling, Data governance, Data quality, Data security, Metadata management, Data lineage, Regulatory compliance (BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA), Data cataloging, Data management platforms, Cloud environments, Data format standards (JSON, XML, SWIFT)
Preferred skills
Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau), Data prep/ML platforms (Dataiku), Architecture tools (Archi, PowerDesigner), DAMA/TOGAF certifications
Responsibilities
Design and maintain data models, dictionaries, and catalogs; Ensure data governance, quality, security, and regulatory compliance; Support project teams on data architecture, privacy, and security; Maintain Enterprise Data Model, metadata, and data lineage; Deliver documentation, training, and knowledge sharing
Seniority
Mid-Senior (5+ years experience)