Enterprise Data Architecture & Data Platform Lead

We are looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Data Architecture & Platform Lead for an enterprise-wide data transformation initiative with a leading Middle Eastern bank. This is a hands-on senior SME role , covering strategy, architecture, implementation, and adoption.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead enterprise data architecture and target-state architecture
• Define data architecture principles, patterns, standards, and technical designs
• Lead enterprise and domain-level banking data modelling
• Drive data discovery, profiling, metadata, lineage, mapping, and data quality
• Define ETL/ELT, CDC, API, batch, streaming, and event-driven integration patterns
• Define enterprise data platform capabilities across ingestion, storage, processing, governance, security, and consumption
• Support reporting, analytics, self-service, advanced analytics, and AI requirements
• Provide technical direction to data architects, engineers, and analysts

MANDATORY BANKING EXPERIENCE

Strong knowledge of:

• Customer & Party
• Accounts & Deposits
• Loans & Lending
• Cards
• Payments
• Transactions
• Products & Pricing
• GL & Financial Data
• Risk & Compliance
• KYC & AML
• Master & Reference Data

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 12+ years in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Platforms, or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of direct Banking / Financial Services data experience
• Senior experience as an Enterprise Data Architect, Senior Data Architect, Data Platform Lead, Data Transformation Lead, or equivalent
• Enterprise data modernization/transformation experience from architecture through implementation
• Strong enterprise data modelling, data engineering, and modern data platform experience
• Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders in regulated environments

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Data Architecture
• Data Modelling
• Data Warehouse
• ODS
• Data Lake/Lakehouse
• Medallion Architecture
• ETL/ELT
• CDC
• APIs
• Streaming
• Metadata
• Lineage
• Data Quality
• MDM
• BI & Analytics
• AI Data Requirements
• Cloud/On-prem/Hybrid

Desired Candidate Profile

12+ years in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Platforms, or related disciplines

Minimum 5 years of direct Banking / Financial Services data experience

Senior experience as an Enterprise Data Architect, Senior Data Architect, Data Platform Lead, Data Transformation Lead, or equivalent

Enterprise data modernization/transformation experience from architecture through implementation

Strong enterprise data modelling, data engineering, and modern data platform experience

Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders in regulated environments