Director - Data Architect - Gft

Enterprise Architecture Operations

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The global functions technology group supports Finance and Risk Business partners by using our extraordinarily rich data set that spans multiple versions and geographies globally and captures detailed datasets. Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners. We work in complementary teams comprising members from Data Engineering and various groups at the Bank. To support our rapidly growing group we are looking for Data Architects who are equally passionate about the opportunity to use rich data to tackle meaningful business problems. Data Architect will apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments to bridge the gap between business and technology by delivering critical insights and analysis to shape strategy, evolve data connectivity, and provide insights into data transformation.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead a team of analysts within Data Engineering group, including project oversight, coaching and professional development.
• Ability to inspire highest level of quality/rigor/thought leadership in compete data lifecycle including gathering, transforming, reporting and analytics of the large data sets.
• Leverage big data and cutting-edge data mining techniques, provide thought leadership in analytic techniques and business applications to unlock the value of Bank's unique data set
• Lead development of assets supporting scalable analytic approaches capable of being leveraged by data scientists / analysts globally.
• Evangelize new analytic approaches for processing big data through internal training, documentation and by leading technical sharing sessions.
• Utilize Hadoop, and related query engines, such as Hive, Databricks, Snowflake, to perform advanced data mining and analysis.
• Research industry metrics and business context and bring this context to bear in analyses
  Find opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build self-service tools for business users.
• Make recommendations and build use cases on new sources of value by addressing the biggest gaps in our data sources in relation to completeness.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Advanced quantitative, qualitative, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Advanced knowledge of databases and engineering concepts with hands on experience with one or more data analytics/programming tools such as Hive/SQL/Spark/Python
• Experience utilizing querying, automation, and big data technologies (e.g. Python,SQL, Spark, Teradata, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks) to produce repeatable insights
• Minimum of 7+ years of analytical experience in applying solutions to business problems in relevant fields such as analytics, business consulting, or other data-driven functions
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with a track record of translating complex data into compelling business insights. Ability to communicate findings derived from complex analytics to Senior Leadership, both verbally and visually
• Solid understanding of Finance business processes such as Balance Sheet Reporting, Profit and Loss Reporting, Capital Reserve Reporting, Capital Markets products and processes, and Regulatory Reporting

Nice-to-have:

• Data Engineering / Data Science certification and/or completion of Business Analysis training courses.
• Hands on experience in Databricks / Snowflake/ Hadoop / Data lakehouse technologies
• Expertise in the application of predictive modeling and machine learning techniques
• Proficiency with creating compelling presentations
  

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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