Associate Director - Data and Information Architect

The Data and Information Architect is responsible for defining and owning the information architecture and data models for the organization. This role involves analyzing and addressing business needs, ensuring data structures and systems are optimized for analytics. The individual will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop robust data models, and implement best practices in data management. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing data and information models optimized for BI and advanced analytics at conceptual, logical, and physical levels.
• Designing robust information architectures integrating diverse sources to enable self-service.
• Assessing and addressing data requirements for effective solution implementation.
• Establishing and enforcing information architecture policies and best practices, ensuring data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing data migration, integration, and transformation projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into effective solutions.
• Managing master and reference data efficiently within the organization.
• Evaluating and recommending new data technologies and tools.
• Conducting regular audits and reviews of data architecture.
• Coordinating with IT and security teams to implement robust data security measures.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 8 - 10 years in designing and implementing cloud-optimized information architecture and data models, with Data Vault modeling experience and at least one successful implementation.
• Education: Tertiary-level qualification from an internationally recognized institution.
• Competencies:
  • Expertise in cloud optimized Data and Information Architecture.
  • Experience with industry reference data models such as BIAN, FSDLM.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong collaboration, communication, creativity, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to link technical contributions to business impacts.

This is an opportunity to join D360 Bank, a shariah-compliant digital bank focused on reinventing finance through innovation and technology. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time.