We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the assessment and design of clients data landscape, enabling seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and evaluating the potential introduction of SAP Datasphere for advanced data management and decision-making.
The consultant will assess current data flows, define integration strategies, and develop functional specifications to ensure scalability, governance, and alignment with future reporting and planning requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Data Landscape Assessment: Analyze existing data sources, document ingestion processes, and identify gaps in automation and standardization.
Data Readiness Evaluation: Assess completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data across actuarial, investment, and policy administration domains; develop readiness scorecards.
Integration Design: Define source-to-target mappings for S/4HANA and SAC; establish business transformation rules, validation logic, and exception handling procedures; recommend ETL/MDH-based harmonization strategies.
SAP Datasphere Assessment: Evaluate feasibility and benefits of introducing SAP Datasphere for unified data access, governance, and enhanced decision-making.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure data architecture aligns with Solvency II, ORSA, AML, and internal governance policies; define data ownership and stewardship models.
Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare functional specification documents, integration architecture diagrams, and a roadmap for automation.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, and Master Data Hub (MDH).
Experience with ETL tools, APIs, and data integration frameworks.
Proficiency in data modeling and architecture design.
Familiarity with insurance industry data (actuarial, investment, policy administration).
Understanding of regulatory requirements (Solvency II, ORSA, AML).
Excellent documentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-vendor, cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of experience in data architecture and integration projects.
Prior experience in BFSI or insurance domain.
SAP certifications in data integration or analytics (preferred).
The role will be for 6 months initially but for the first 3 months it will be 4 days per week onsite in Dublin Ireland.
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