The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has announced official employment opportunities inviting dedicated, dynamic, and qualified candidates to apply for the position of Unit Head – Data Architect (AVP / VP). This career opening provides a prestigious institutional platform to deliver impactful professional services, enhance institutional capacity, and drive operational excellence within Pakistan.
Institutional Context & Operational Scope
Positioned within BI Data Governance and Analytics at Karachi, the Data Architect leads the blueprint and modernization of bank-wide data models, real-time ingestion pipelines, Lakehouse storage patterns, and canonical API standards. Operating within this established framework, the appointed Unit Head – Data Architect (AVP / VP) will collaborate closely with departmental leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and relevant statutory stakeholders to ensure seamless day-to-day workflow, rigorous quality benchmarks, and full regulatory compliance.
Core Responsibilities & Work Functions
The core professional responsibilities, functional mandates, and daily deliverables associated with the Unit Head – Data Architect (AVP / VP) position encompass:
- Lead the architecture and implementation of the enterprise-wide data strategy aligned with bank digital transformation initiatives.
- Design scalable Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures supporting batch and streaming pipelines.
- Establish data standards, metadata dictionaries, data lineage, Master Data Management (MDM), and data quality governance.
- Collaborate with enterprise software architects and business units to align domain data models with digital banking systems.
Application Preparation & Document Checklist
Candidates aspiring to apply for this vacancy are advised to organize and verify a comprehensive application dossier prior to dispatch or online submission:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / professional resume highlighting academic background, functional expertise, and verifiable employment tenure.
- Attested copies of academic degrees, certificates, mark sheets, and professional diplomas recognized by HEC or relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., PMDC, PEC).
- Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and provincial / district Domicile Certificate.
- Recent passport-sized color photographs with white background.
- Documentary experience letters verifying required post-qualification professional experience.
- Official No Objection Certificate (NOC) for currently serving public sector, semi-government, or autonomous body personnel.
Submission Logistics & Guidelines
Interested applicants should register online through https://nbp.rozee.pk/ within 10 working days of publication. Incomplete dossiers, unverifiable testimonials, or applications delivered past the official deadline will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates meeting all prerequisites will be called for the test or interview process.