Enterprise Data Architect – Financial Services Sector

We are recruiting for a senior-level Enterprise Data Architect to join a high-impact data and analytics team focused on large-scale transformation across complex enterprise environments. This role offers the opportunity to drive architecture strategy, lead multi-year roadmaps, and shape the future of data platforms across cloud and hybrid ecosystems.

You’ll collaborate with business and technology stakeholders, define enterprise data strategies, and deliver modern data platforms that support advanced analytics, governance, and AI/ML initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Enterprise Data & Analytics Strategy aligned with business outcomes and transformation goals

• Architect and implement end-to-end data platforms across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) environments

• Lead the design of data architectures, including data mesh, data lakehouse, MDM, and governance frameworks

• Evaluate and recommend modern data platforms and technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Purview, OneLake, Synapse)

• Enable AI/ML/Gen AI readiness across enterprise data ecosystems

• Engage with senior leadership (CDOs, CIOs, D&A heads) to translate strategy into actionable architecture and execution plans

• Support architecture reviews, best practices, and compliance across enterprise data programs

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in data architecture, with experience in enterprise data strategy and solutioning

• Deep experience across Data Management, Data Quality, Data Governance, MDM, and data modeling

• Strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, dimensional and Data Vault modeling, and familiarity with data mesh

• Hands-on leadership in cloud-native platforms across Azure, AWS, and GCP

• Experience with data and analytics stacks including Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, Purview, Fabric, and other leading tools

• Proven experience enabling AI/ML workloads and delivering architecture to support Gen AI initiatives

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite

Nice to Have

• Experience in consulting or professional services

• Prior exposure to BFSI or other highly regulated industries

• Familiarity with data privacy, lineage, and regulatory frameworks

Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted within two weeks. We encourage applicants to explore other opportunities that may align with their experience.

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Job ID

KL359

City

• Toronto, ON

Remuneration

Upto $160,000 CDN

Industry

• Business to Business
• Financial
• Technology

Position

• Information Technology