Principal Data Architect

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Role Description

The role is specifically working on our Transformation Programme helping to shape and implement our commercial business. Our ambition is to transform the End-to-End experience and journey for our policyholders, intermediaries, internal users and other parties, through a combination of modernising core systems, data-led digital asset development and integrations (internal and external). At Allianz, there’s a growing focus on data and data-driven decision-making and in this senior level Data Architect role, you will be part of the data architecture team responsible for providing thought leadership to CDO function.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Data Architect to influence the future of data management and data analytics at Allianz.  We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is looking to take our data capabilities to the next level.

The Principal Data Architect is accountable for executing the vision and strategy for the organisations use of data. You will be accountable for defining and maintaining the data architecture roadmap , offering advice and guidance to business stakeholders. You will ensure that data architect solutions align with business requirements and data policies and regulations. You will be accountable for the choice of the toolsets required to design, build, manage and maintain the data storage facility within an agreed budget. You lead the team by example and work closely with our business, Allianz Group and other data teams to deliver a simplified data solution ensuring that data is secure, available, and accurate to business stakeholders.

In your role, you will be part of the Data Architecture team based at our Head Office in Guildford. Allianz offers a hybrid working model, which means you will have the flexibility to work both remotely and from the office.

As a Principal Data Architect,

• You will lead cross-functional teams and executing the data strategies from your vast experience
• You will translate business requirements into data models that are easy to understand and used by different subject areas. 
• You will design, implement and build data models and pipelines that deliver data with measurable quality.
• You will be responsible for defining data architectural solutions leveraging the cloud tech stack available that are in line with the long-term business strategy.
• You will be accountable for the creation of data flows (operational / analytical) that show key data entities and any data required to implement solutions.
• You will work closely with IT Enterprise Architects / Az tech solution architects to ensure that business and data strategy are fully aligned.
• You will work closely with business stakeholders to educate and engage in architectural and requirements analysis discussions.
• You will be accountable for the simplification the data estate by reducing the number of tools/data duplication utilised to gather data, this will include the design and management of data feeds, introduction of best practice including documentation and version control.
• You will be responsible for working closely with project team and raising risks. You will manage risks to mitigation, resolution, or acceptance.
• You will engage with senior management and playback options and opportunities considering time cost and quality.
• You will be accountable to ensure that any design, build and decommissioning and archive of
• You will partner with product teams, data analysts and engineering teams to build foundational data sets that are trusted, well understood, and aligned with business strategy. 

• You will improve existing systems, including what areas have gaps that need to be filled, and have started working with the team and stakeholders to scope and prioritize solutions.
• You will work proactively with stakeholders and establish strong working relationships and a mutual trust.
• You will be accountable for the management and resolution of escalations from both external and internal stakeholders.

What we can offer you

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from – including retail discounts and insurance cover – so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options and global career development opportunities across the wider Allianz Group. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Generous pension contributions
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from – including retail discounts and insurance cover – so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working.
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive – Your work life balance is important to us.

Our Purpose and Values

We secure your future 

Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, members of the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We have a range of employee networks focusing on gender inclusion, cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+, disability and long term health conditions (including neurodiversity), intergenerational and life stages, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.

Join us – Let’s Care for Tomorrow.

42231 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

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