* Contribute to the governance framework for enterprise data architecture, covering both technical and business dimensions.
* Advise project teams to ensure their solutions align with the strategic data architecture vision.
* Design optimal data architectures that support business objectives, particularly in the insurance sector.
* Play a central role in defining, implementing, and executing an independent validation framework for data architecture.
* Take the initiative to document and share the organization's data assets, with a focus on the BI & Analytics ecosystem.
* Stay up to date with trends in data science and actively engage with the data science community.
* Challenge and validate architectural decisions within the independent architecture review process.
* Identify opportunities to enhance data architecture across diverse and complex business functions, recommending innovative solutions to the leadership team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with data architecture standards.
* Deep understanding of data architecture principles and best practices.
* Extensive experience in BI & Analytics within cloud environments, particularly Azure.
* A university degree in a relevant field and/or 10 to 15 years of experience in IT.
* Solid knowledge of financial services, including key data consumption use cases.
* Strong expertise in data modeling and architecture (Data Flow Design, Data Value Chains, Enterprise Data Models).
* Familiarity with architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DAMA DMBOK).
* Proficiency in modeling techniques using Archimate; experience with EA Sparx is a plus.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken (English required; French and/or Dutch preferred).
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive, results-driven, and collaborative mindset.
* An attractive gross salary complemented by discretionary personal and collective bonuses
* 35 days of annual leave.
* A comprehensive insurance package.
* A hybrid work model with the possibility of remote work several days per week.