Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity

Assistant Manager - Data Architect / Data Governance

Position Title:

Assistant Manager - Data Architect / Data Governance

Employment Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860), Japanese Level - High Intermediate (JLPT Level 2)

Salary

Description

 

 


A leading global insurance and asset management company is looking for an experienced Data Architect / Data Governance to shape the future of its enterprise data architecture and governance.

Responsibilities:
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Support the assessment and improvement of current and future data systems in alignment with business needs
- Contribute to enterprise data modeling across relational systems, including Star Schemas, SCDs, MDM domains, and data integration patterns
- Support the design and enhancement of Azure‑based data platforms (Landing, Staging, Refined zones)
- Support Data Migration Initiatives
- Contribute to data migration and MDM initiatives in collaboration with relevant teams
- Assist with data mapping, validation, audit trail documentation, and data quality checks
- Support and improve ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, Informatica, and Python
- Collaborate with SMEs, IT teams, and external vendors to support timely and accurate migration to the new system.

Required Skills:
- Extensive expertise in data architecture and governance, including enterprise data modeling (Star Schema, SCD), MDM, metadata management, and designing cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, storage, databases)
- Proven leadership in large-scale data migration programs, with hands-on experience guiding ETL/ELT pipelines, defining data mapping/validation frameworks, and coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors
- Strong technical and communication capabilities: proficiency in Python and Databricks, deep understanding of OLTP/OLAP processes, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to lead and mentor data engineering teams

Why should you apply:
-Work in a decentralized architecture environment with autonomy and real impact
-Lead critical enterprise transformation programs
-Enjoy a flexible hybrid work culture designed for work-life balance
-Collaborate with global data and architecture experts internationally
-Play a defining role in building the future data landscape of a leading financial services company

Company Details:
A global insurance and asset management company listed on a major European stock exchange, operating in more than 18 countries with a strong presence in Europe and Japan, and roots stretching back 170 years.

Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:00, Mon-Fri
Working Style: Hybrid (1-2 days office, remainder WFH)
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, paid holidays
Services/Benefits: Flextime system, work-from-home system, tablet device provided, standard social insurance and welfare benefits


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If you are interested in this position at Skillhouse, please provide your contact details and attach your CV. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Tomoecho Annex No.2 Building

3-8-27 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo

03-5408-5070

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