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Principal Data Architect - Enterprise Data Management & Quality

Not Specified,  United Arab EmiratesOn-siteFreelanceASAPDuration 12 months6-12 months
Posted by
Core Consultants
Contact person
Generic Network
Project ID
2936437
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Description

Principal Data Architect - Enterprise Data Management & Quality

Location: United Arab Emirates

Engagement: Contract - Tax Free

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, visionary Data Architect to join our growing team, shaping and delivering enterprise-grade data architectures for clients operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and technology.

You'll play a pivotal role in defining how data is structured, governed, and trusted across this complex organisation.

What You'll Do

  • Define and own enterprise data architecture strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment across business, risk, and technology domains.

  • Design and implement data management frameworks covering lineage, metadata, master data, and data quality.

  • Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models, integrating industry standards such as FpML, FIXML, FIBO, and ISO 20022.

  • Knowledge of regulatory and risk programmes (BCBS239, Dodd-Frank, Volcker, MiFID, AML/CDD).

  • Shape data governance operating models, including stewardship roles, taxonomies, and business glossaries.

  • Evaluate and guide adoption of modern data tooling - Collibra, Informatica, PowerDesigner, Erwin, DataStage, Snowflake, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Partner with senior stakeholders (CDO, CRO, CIO, Compliance Heads) to translate complex business needs into actionable data solutions.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years' experience in data architecture and management within financial services, consulting, or regulated industries.

  • Proven background in data quality frameworks, metadata management, and data governance operating models.

  • Strong knowledge of financial data models and regulatory data requirements.

  • Ability to lead the design of scalable data environments across cloud and on-prem platforms.

  • Hands-on experience with data modelling tools (PowerDesigner, Erwin, EA Sparx, ARIS) and data quality/governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, IBM InfoSphere, etc.).

  • Collaborative, pragmatic approach - capable of driving technical detail while communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us

You'll work alongside senior experts on one of the regions biggest and most high-profile data programmes.

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