Data Strategy Lead

Data Strategy Analyst Location: London Type: Contract 12 months (extension possible) Location: 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Role Purpose Work closely with the Head of Data to assess the current Schroders Capital data architecture, identify pain points, and design a target state data architecture that supports scalability, integration, and alignment with the Group Data Strategy and Enterprise Data Platform. Key Responsibilities • Conduct interviews and workshops with stakeholders across asset classes to identify requirements, gaps, and priorities. • Analyze the existing data landscape, architecture, and integration patterns to understand fragmentation and inefficiencies. • Develop and present target-state architecture options, including pragmatic short-term and strategic long-term solutions. • Collaborate with Group Data and Technology teams to ensure alignment with the Group’s “Create Once – Publish Everywhere” model. • Produce clear documentation, diagrams, and proposals to support decision-making by senior management. Profile / Requirements • 7+ years’ experience as a Data or Enterprise Analyst / Strategist in asset management or financial services. • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, capable of synthesizing complex technical and business information. • Understanding of data architecture and integration in multi-entity organizations. • Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, from senior executives to technical teams. • Familiarity with private markets data models desirable. We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.