About the team:
Our data architecture team is a tight-knit group of experts dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. We work collaboratively to set standards, tackle challenges, and shape the future of data architecture in banking. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a difference.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to create architecture designs for solutions to a business problem. They design, describe, and manage the data solution. In many ways, this person builds the bridge between a business problem and the technology solution and outlines each of the phases and requirements required to make the solution work. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking in depth technical analysis of business requirements to feed into a technical solution Designing technical solutions for business problems, which will require regular feedback and adjustments Documenting all data architecture designs and analysis work as well as creating and maintaining data artefacts and design documents Supporting the implementation of a new cloud data platform to support the Bank wide initiatives Communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences and adapting communication styles accordingly Coaching and developing junior members in the team Keeping up to date with the evolving landscape of data and regulations surrounding this In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £75,000 - £83,000 and a competitive benefits package including: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee) Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase/sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme Could you be the one?
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Previous work experience as a Data Architect working within a regulated environment Knowledge of data solution design and data modelling, as well as agile methods and processes Exposure to Azure data platforms would be advantageous Previous experience communicating updates and obtaining requirements from stakeholders We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page. If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two-way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to create architecture designs for solutions to a business problem. They design, describe, and manage the data solution. In many ways, this person builds the bridge between a business problem and the technology solution and outlines each of the phases and requirements required to make the solution work. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking in depth technical analysis of business requirements to feed into a technical solution Designing technical solutions for business problems, which will require regular feedback and adjustments Documenting all data architecture designs and analysis work as well as creating and maintaining data artefacts and design documents Supporting the implementation of a new cloud data platform to support the Bank wide initiatives Communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences and adapting communication styles accordingly Coaching and developing junior members in the team Keeping up to date with the evolving landscape of data and regulations surrounding this In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £75,000 - £83,000 and a competitive benefits package including: Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee) Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase/sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme Could you be the one?
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Previous work experience as a Data Architect working within a regulated environment Knowledge of data solution design and data modelling, as well as agile methods and processes Exposure to Azure data platforms would be advantageous Previous experience communicating updates and obtaining requirements from stakeholders We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page. If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two-way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.
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