Digital Data Tech Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Data Architect Location: Chicago, ILAlbany Beck is a UK-based management consultancy partnering with leading Financial Services organisations to deliver complex business and technology transformation. We are seeking a senior Enterprise Data Architect to support a strategic data architecture initiative within a leading financial services organisation. This is an opportunity for an experienced architecture professional to shape the future-state data architecture for a significant new capability, defining the architectural vision and ensuring proposed solutions are practical, scalable and aligned with wider enterprise objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong enterprise data architecture and solution design experience, with the ability to navigate complex technology environments, including mainframes and interconnected systems. Define and communicate the enterprise data architecture vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic technology priorities. Lead architectural design for complex data environments, with a focus on enabling near-real-time data flows across interconnected systems. Assess existing architecture, platforms and integration patterns to identify opportunities, constraints and potential risks. Develop target-state architecture and solution designs that support scalability, resilience and effective data integration. Work closely with technology, data and business stakeholders to establish architectural direction and secure agreement on key decisions. Provide strategic architectural guidance across complex environments involving legacy platforms, mainframes and modern data capabilities. Extensive experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Senior Data Architecture or Solution Architecture within complex organisations. Strong experience defining enterprise-level data architecture and translating strategic requirements into practical solution designs. Demonstrable experience designing data flows and integration solutions across complex, interconnected technology environments. Understanding of near-real-time data delivery and the architectural considerations involved in integrating multiple systems. Experience working with legacy technology environments, including mainframes, alongside wider enterprise platforms. Based ideally in Chicago, although Boston or London may be considered, with a willingness to travel as required. Albany Beck works with leading Financial Services organisations on complex transformation initiatives, providing experienced consultants to support critical business and technology programmes. This engagement offers the opportunity to influence strategic architectural direction, shape enterprise data capabilities and work with senior stakeholders on a significant technology initiative. If you are a senior data architecture professional who combines strategic vision with strong solution design expertise and the confidence to influence enterprise-wide decisions, we would welcome a conversation.