Job Title: Data Architect - Manager / Senior Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team in Dublin. As a key member of our data practice, you will work closely with clients to define and implement data journeys aligned with their strategic objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Understand client business needs and translate them into data architecture requirements.
* Collaborate with client business and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data architectures.
* Design and implement data solutions that align with client objectives and industry standards.
* Create and present solution design through a solution design document and estimate for complexity, effort, and costs.
* Demonstrate technical expertise in modern AI, analytics, big data, and associated technologies, cloud platforms, data quality, governance, and architecture.
* Offer strategic advice on leveraging data for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
* Provide technical guidance as a subject matter resource, and act as a hands-on key technical delivery team member across multiple clients and engagements.
* Lead technology consulting engagements, due diligence activities, and solution workshops.
* As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams as needed.
* Manage client expectations and communicate project progress and milestones.
* Nurture valuable relationships in the industry, with clients, and within EY.
Key Practice and People Development Responsibilities
* Take a leading role in shaping and further growing our Data and Analytics team, and to further build our brand in the market as industry leaders in technology-enabled business transformation.
* Take a leadership role in development of data architecture capabilities in the Team. Proactively develop Junior Architects and Data Team members through coaching, mentoring, and career counselling.
* Stay updated on emerging data and AI technologies and industry trends to enhance service offerings. Engage in continuous learning and certification to maintain expertise in data architecture.
* Participate in business development activities, including client presentations and proposals.
* Contribute to our internal team culture by taking a leading role in one of our practice pillars of interest to you.
* Play a part in driving our thought leadership agenda by maintaining an up-to-date point of view on the latest methodologies, technologies, and emerging trends for publishing as points of view or proof of concept.
* Contribute to thought leadership by writing white papers, articles, or speaking at industry events.
* Foster an innovative, supportive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent professional education.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience with a blue-chip consulting firm, 3+ of which in a data architecture position with client/market-facing responsibilities.
* Prior experience leading data teams in a data leadership role, e.g., data team lead, data project lead, data workstream lead etc.
* Solid experience in Enterprise Data Warehouse integration and reporting developing modern data platform solutions, data governance, architecture frameworks, and processes.
* Technical leadership and the ability to work with a wider group of architects, application teams, and business teams to define and socialise architectural concepts and approaches.
* Data architecture role(s) in major transformation programmes within the Financial Services sector.
* Knowledge of end-to-end finance data, e.g., source systems, accounting engines, sub-ledgers, data integration layers, analytics, and reporting platforms.
* Knowledge of defining principles and guidelines for the design and management of finance data entities, finance data models, and attributes across the Finance systems landscape.
* Experience of working with existing finance logical data model from package vendors (e.g., Teradata and IBM) and new cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure.
* Understanding of the current technology and data challenges and trends in Financial Services industry.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated experience leading teams and leading medium to large data projects end-to-end.
* Technology Consulting experience.
* Client relationship management experience at senior level.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Growth and continuous learning mindset.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY.