Business Architect

Job description

Business Architect

INSIDE IR35 - £600/DAY

London

Data Operations | Reporting to Head of Data Operations

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Business Architect to help shape and drive our Business Data Architecture practice.

This is a key role at the intersection of Business, Data, and IT — ensuring organisational design, transformation, and improvement initiatives align with our data strategy vision and deliver measurable value in both the short and long term.

The Opportunity

• Provide direction, guidance, and definition of business architecture to support data and business strategies
• Drive the development and maturity of our Business Data Architecture practice
• Apply business modelling techniques to define organisational capabilities and create reusable corporate knowledge assets
• Act as a subject matter expert in business architecture frameworks, tooling, and methodology development
• Review and evaluate ideas, projects, and opportunities involving new products, technologies, and business models
• Support initiatives from ideation through to development and prototyping
• Identify and champion opportunities for data innovation across business teams
• Analyse business challenges and determine optimal solutions, including process improvement, systems enhancement, training, or procurement
• Support the design and build of integration solutions and business applications aligned to target needs
• Act as a data-focused liaison between Business, IT, and Data teams
• Promote strong cross-functional collaboration across Data, IT, Change, and Business teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in business architecture, business design, and modelling techniques, tools, and standards
• Deep understanding of data governance principles
• Proven analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrable experience delivering business change across the full lifecycle
• Experience driving operational efficiencies and balancing requirements, cost, and benefit
• Ability to manage business and supplier relationships at all levels, from end users to senior executives
• Experience within Insurance / London Market
• ITIL knowledge
• TOGAF certification (or equivalent)

This is a highly visible role that shapes how data strategy is translated into practical business outcomes. You will influence strategic direction, enable innovation, and help embed a data-driven mindset across the organisation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English