Data Architect - Finance

Company Description Sure Thing AB is a Swedish company providing effective, results-oriented services in Financial Services and senior IT consulting since 2020. The organization has strong expertise in banking, finance, and e-commerce, working closely with clients to deliver robust, data-driven solutions. Sure Thing AB is currently expanding into e-commerce product development, offering opportunities to shape new digital products and services. The company is also actively seeking mutually beneficial partnerships, creating an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth for both clients and team members. Role Description The Data Architect – Finance is a full-time hybrid role based in Stockholm, with flexibility for part-time work from home.This role is responsible for designing and maintaining the data architecture for financial and e-commerce domains, ensuring data structures support reporting, analytics, and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include defining data models, establishing data governance standards, collaborating with engineering teams on ETL and data warehousing solutions, and optimizing data flows across systems.The Data Architect – Finance will work closely with stakeholders in finance, risk, and product teams to translate business needs into scalable data designs and support strategic decision-making. The role also involves documenting data frameworks, guiding best practices, and contributing to continuous improvement of the data platform. QualificationsCandidates should possess strong skills in Data Architecture and Data Modeling, particularly in financial services and related domains.Candidates should possess skills in Data Governance, including establishing policies, standards, and controls for data quality, security, and compliance.Candidates should possess skills in Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes and Data Warehousing, including designing pipelines and optimizing data storage for analytics.Experience with relational and cloud-based databases, data integration tools, and BI/analytics platforms is highly beneficial.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to translate complex business requirements into technical data solutions.Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across finance, IT, and product teams in a hybrid work environment.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Experience in banking, finance, or e-commerce data environments, including regulatory and risk data, is a significant advantage.