We are looking for a Chief Data Architect to lead the enterprise data strategy and architecture for a new digital insurance joint venture. The role will build the foundation for data-driven decision-making, analytics, AI/ML and digital customer experiences across the business.

Company: Emerging General Insurance Firm.

Role: Chief Data Architect

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 15+ Years | 5 to 7 years in senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy and architecture aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Design scalable and secure data architecture for P&C;, Health and future insurance businesses.
- Establish standards for data modelling, integration, storage, governance and consumption.
- Lead cloud data platform initiatives across Azure, AWS and GCP.
- Build robust data integration frameworks connecting insurance systems, digital channels and external platforms.
- Drive DataOps, data quality, metadata, lineage and data cataloguing.
- Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, real-time analytics and self-service BI.
- Partner with business, actuarial,



analytics and technology teams to translate business needs into data solutions.
- Build, lead and mentor a high-performing data engineering team.

Key Skills

- Enterprise Data Architecture & Data Modelling.
- Kimball, Data Mesh and Data Vault.
- Azure / AWS / GCP.
- Databricks, MS Fabric, Snowflake and Open Table Formats.
- Data Governance, Quality, Metadata & Cataloguing.
- AI/ML, Analytics & MLOps.
- Data Security, Privacy & Compliance — DPDP Act/GDPR.
- Insurance data and regulatory reporting.
- Robust stakeholder management and team leadership.

Candidate Profile

- 15+ years in Data Architecture / Data Engineering / Enterprise Architecture.
- 5–7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Large-scale enterprise data architecture experience.
- Financial Services/Insurance experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of the Indian regulatory and technology landscape.
- Experience in digital-first/InsurTech environments is an advantage.

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