Role OverviewWe are seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of a modern investment data ecosystem supporting a large-scale front office transformation. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader who combines deep architecture expertise with strong business acumen and can partner directly with investment stakeholders to modernize data platforms, workflows, and analytics capabilities.You will serve as both a hands-on architect and trusted advisor, guiding technology direction, influencing platform decisions, and mentoring internal teams through a multi-year modernization journey.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement modern investment data platforms and pipelinesLead enterprise data architecture strategy across front office systemsEvaluate and recommend vendor platforms and integration approachesTranslate investment workflows into scalable data models and architecturePartner directly with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and technology leadersMentor internal data engineers and architectsDrive adoption of modern data tools, standards, and governance practicesCommunicate technical strategy clearly to business stakeholders and executivesRequired QualificationsModern Data Platform ExpertiseProduction experience with Snowflake, including performance optimization and cost managementStrong experience with dbt, testing frameworks, lineage, and documentation standardsAdvanced data modeling for analytics, reporting, and investment decision supportInvestment / Financial Domain ExperienceDeep FactSet expertise (workstation, feeds, APIs), preferably including modernization or migration initiativesStrong understanding of front office data flows:Portfolio managementTrading workflowsInvestment research processesFamiliarity with:Order Management Systems (OMS)Portfolio accounting platformsPerformance measurement systemsProfessional Experience8+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or platform architecture5+ years in asset management, capital markets, or investment operationsDemonstrated experience leading modernization or transformation initiativesTrack record of collaborating directly with investment professionals to solve complex data challenges