Senior Data Architect - Wealth & Asset Management.

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<p><strong>Senior Data Architect</strong><strong> – Wealth & Asset Management.</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong>Practice Area</strong>: Data & Analytics | <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p><strong>Design the blueprint. Architect the future</strong><strong> of the Wealth & Asset Management industry. Empower data transformation.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Role</strong><br>Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our Wealth & Asset Management clients. In this senior consulting role, you will guide wealth managers, asset managers, and private banks through large-scale data transformation journeys - defining enterprise data strategies, designing target architectures, and building scalable, cloud-based platforms that support advisor and client experiences, investment analytics, regulatory reporting, and operational efficiency.</p> <p>Alongside client delivery, you will contribute to evolving Capco’s Wealth & Asset Management data architecture propositions and thought leadership in modern, cloud-native data ecosystems.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead agile consulting engagements delivering modern data architecture and cloud transformation across Wealth & Asset Management</li> <li>Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies spanning programmes and business units.</li> <li>Design canonical WAM data domains and models (client/household, portfolio/account, holdings/transactions, instruments & pricing, performance, fees).</li> <li>Architect and deliver cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) enabling advisor/client journeys and advanced investment analytics (risk, performance, reporting).</li> <li>Define integration patterns across core WAM platforms (CRM/advisor, OMS/PMS, wealth back office, custody, market/reference data, reporting).</li> <li>Establish robust data quality, reconciliation, and control frameworks (e.g., holdings vs. books & records/AUM, pricing, corporate actions, fees/NAV).</li> <li>Drive master and reference data strategies (clients, instruments, counterparties, legal entities) aligned to governance, metadata, privacy, and stewardship.</li> <li>Act as a subject matter expert, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value for senior stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience delivering enterprise data architecture and cloud data engineering, including platform design within Wealth & Asset Management environments.</li> <li>Deep knowledge of contextual, logical, and physical data modelling practices applied across Front Office, Investments, Operations, and Risk/Compliance domains.</li> <li>Strong understanding of core WAM data concepts (client/householding, suitability & risk profiling, holdings/positions, trade lifecycle, pricing, performance, fees).</li> <li>Hands-on experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks, including cloud migration and transformation programmes.</li> <li>Experience integrating and architecting around key WAM platforms and data sources (CRM, OMS/PMS/wealth back office, custody/fund accounting, Bloomberg/market data, reporting layers).</li> <li>Understanding of data management tooling, security frameworks, and control environments within regulated financial services.</li> <li>Exposure to WAM regulatory and ESG requirements (MiFID II, SFDR, PRIIPs/KIDs, FATCA) and their impact on data models, lineage, and controls.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points For</strong></p> <ul> <li>Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)</li> <li>Experience in data lake design and large-scale data migrations</li> <li>Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling</li> <li>Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments</li> <li>Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capco’s data architecture propositions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Capco</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions</li> <li>Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture</li> <li>Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications</li> <li>Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services</li> <li>Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.</li> </ul> <p>We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:</p> <p><strong>Core Benefits:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.<br><strong>Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.<br><strong>Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.<br><strong>Family Care:</strong> 8…