FS Technology Consulting - AI and Data - Data Architect - Manager / Senior Manager - Dublin
Location: Dublin 2
Requisition ID: 1524398
Available for VISA Sponsorship: YES
Business Area: Data & Analytics
Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent
EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 Financial Services colleagues around the world.
In EY FS Ireland, we are expanding our Consulting practice and building our Technology Consulting team as a key component of our NextWave Strategy. We are actively recruiting high achieving individuals with AI and Data expertise in data-enabled transformation projects/programmes within Financial Services: Banking, Insurance, and Wealth and Asset management.
As a Data Architect, you will support our clients in defining and implementing a data journey aligned with their strategic objectives. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
Your Key Client Responsibilities:
* Understand client business needs and translate them into data architecture requirements.
* Collaborate with the Client’s 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 the 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.
* Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services.
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.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
* 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.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
* Systems integration background or experience.
* Experience of developing the Finance Data Strategy for large financial institutions, developing future state architecture.
* Delivery experience in Big Data technologies and Apache ecosystem technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hive etc and have experience building end-to-end data pipelines using on-premise or cloud-based data platforms.
* Hands-on experience with data design and requirements, data issues associated with the delivery of data for finance management and reporting.
* Relevant technology and project/programme management qualification are an additional bonus, e.g. Agile, Prince2, PMP, TOGAF, ITIL.
What working at EY offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:
* Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
* Pension
* Discounted Health Insurance
* Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family.
* The purchase of additional annual leave.
* Hybrid Working.
* Free Gym Membership.
* Travel Pass.
* Maternity & Paternity Leave.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Recognition Awards.
* Cash incentives for Referrals.
* Tech MBA paid by EY.
* Wellness rooms available in some offices.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.
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