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Bristol
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About the Company- Hargreaves Lansdown are in the midst of a significant transformation driven by new CEO, Dan Olley. The critical element of that transformation is the transition to becoming a technology- and data-driven business. Dan has the full support and alignment from both the Board and Executive Team and has hired new CDTO Richard Hebdon to continue to fuel the transformation.


About the Role- The Chief Architect and Data Officer at Hargreaves Lansdown will play a pivotal role in continuing to shape the future direction of the organisation’s technology landscape, with a particular focus on system modernisation, technology strategy, and data strategy. This role demands a unique blend of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive digital transformation and ensure the organisation’s technology architecture aligns with its business goals.


Responsibilities:


  • Develop and implement a comprehensive technical strategy
  • Modernise legacy systems
  • Optimise data management practices
  • Adopt emerging technologies
  • Communicate technical strategies and gain buy-in
  • Establish a virtual Architecture team


Required Skills


  • The ability to develop a clear, strategic vision for technology that supports business objectives.
  • Deep understanding of modern technology solutions, including Cloud computing, data architecture, cybersecurity, and software development practices, in a regulated financial market.
  • Proven experience in leading teams
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Data Architecture and Management
  • Data Governance
  • Machine Learning and AI
  • Data Literacy
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