Business Information Model & Data Architect

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a Business Information Model & Data Architect to lead the design and development of our enterprise data domain structure. This role will define how critical data assets (e.g., Customer, Account, Transaction, Product, Risk) are organized, governed, and integrated into our business information model (BIM). The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing enterprise wide consistency, accountability, scalability and sustainability of data, leveraging platforms like Collibra to embed governance into day to day business processes or procedures. The role is based in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Define and maintain the enterprise wide data domain framework, including scope, boundaries, ownership, and relationships.
• Develop BIM to align business semantics across the organization.
• Work with Collibra Developers to configure Collibra asset types, e.g., data domains, data concepts, relationships, and workflows to support requirements of BIM.
• Establish metadata standards, naming conventions, and strategies for domain/concept/business term/column hydration into Collibra.
• Participate in workshops with business and technical stakeholders to approve defined domain structures and semantics.
• Partner with data owners, stewards, and custodians to ensure clear accountability within each domain.
• Support governance councils and committees in prioritizing and approving domain structures.
• Align domain design with industry frameworks (DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, ISO, NIST).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, BCBS 239, CCAR, AML/KYC).
• Establish KPIs to measure domain adoption, quality, and stewardship maturity.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and integration of governance practices.
• Use AI to uplift the BNY BIM.
• Periodic review of BIM standards.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Degree or experience in Information Systems, Data Architecture, or related field.
• Strong experience in data modeling, information architecture, or metadata management (financial services strongly preferred).
• Hands on experience with Collibra (or equivalent governance platforms), including knowledge of implementation of BIM.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (DAMA DMBOK, DCAM).
• Knowledge of financial services data domains: Customer, Account, Product, Transaction, Risk, Compliance.
• Proficiency with data modeling notations (conceptual/logical modeling, UML, ER diagrams).
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging stakeholders across business and IT.
• Experience in prompt definition for AI Tools.
• Experience in metadata management and cataloging tools.
• Prior experience in financial services, banking, or asset management environments.
• Experience in Data Modeling using tools such as Erwin, Visual Paradigm, Rational Software Architect.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay for performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.