Functional Data Architect Country: Portugal **Location:** Lisbon **General Job Description** We are looking for a Functional Data Architect to join the data team within the CDO (Chief Data Office) area. This role will play a key part in designing and defining data solutions across various data projects at Banco Santander Totta, including strategic and large-scale initiatives—particularly in data modeling, identifying sources of truth (SSoT), sequential data flows and update timing, preventive controls, and ensuring the application of best principles and practices in functional data architecture. The role ensures coherence, quality, and efficiency in information flows. The position requires a combination of analytical thinking, business functional knowledge, and practical experience in complex data environments. The candidate should preferably have experience in data projects of varying scope, a strong inclination to understand and 'speak' business language, teamwork skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and serve as a key support for other teams in defining optimal technical and functional solutions. **Main Responsibilities** * Act as the functional data reference in critical data and reporting projects, actively participating in the definition of: + Data models aligned with business needs; + Data sources and extraction rules; + End\-to\-end data flows; + Preventive controls and data quality mechanisms. * Support the definition of guidelines, principles, and best practices in data architecture, ensuring their consistent dissemination through training sessions with various bank teams. * Monitor and oversee the cross-functional implementation of defined guidelines, ensuring their correct application across different projects and areas. * Collaborate closely with other technical and business teams to align functional and technical requirements, facilitating communication and understanding among stakeholders. * Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative solutions in the field of functional data architecture. **Requirements** * Minimum of 5 years of experience in data projects. * Solid knowledge in data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical). * Experience in analyzing and defining functional requirements. * Ability to understand and translate business needs into data models and processes. * Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with BI tools and data platforms. * Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (Technology, Analytics, Business). **Advantageous Skills:** * Experience in the banking sector. * Knowledge of cloud data platforms, such as Databricks. * Knowledge of Python and notebooks for data exploration and validation. * Familiarity with data management tools and frameworks (e.g.: Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Quality). * Certifications in areas such as Data Management (e.g.: DAMA), or related fields. * Spanish language communication skills. **About Us** *At Santander, each of us is a “Risk Pro”. This means taking personal responsibility for identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting any risks to the bank arising from our job functions. We will provide you with the knowledge and tools to be a Risk Pro in every situation. This risk culture is fundamental to the Santander Way, our way of working.* The Bank provides, in accordance with Law No. 93/2021 of December 20, a whistleblowing channel – Canal Aberto, accessible via the link https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/pteu/gui/105862/index.html