FS Technology Consulting – AI and Data – Data Architect – Manager / Senior Manager – Dublin

Job title:

FS Technology Consulting – AI and Data – Data Architect – Manager / Senior Manager – Dublin

Company

EY

Job description

FS Technology Consulting – AI and Data – Data Architect – Manager / Senior Manager – DublinEY 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. NextWave is EY’s global strategy and ambition to deliver long-term value to clients, people, and society. It is inspired by the way innovations spread through society. 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.The opportunityThe Team and the opportunityJoin EY FS Ireland to work with the best people on the most complex financial service issues, helping to shape the future of financial services industry in Ireland and beyond. By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, enabling organisations to grow, innovate, protect, and optimise their business performance – playing your part in building a better working world.We are looking for people with strong Data related Solutioning and Consulting client facing experience, passion for innovation, technology, data, analytics, and AI, where you will provide a consultative service on a variety of data driven decision making projects within a fast-paced consulting environment.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: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.

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.

Skills and attributes for success

• 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

• Financial Services background
• 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 offersWe offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• 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. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you will discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are – success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EYAs 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. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.Inclusion & DiversityWe 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. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.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.Apply now.IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Expected salary

Location

Southside Dublin

Job date

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:13:12 GMT

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