Enterprise Architect – Group Data Architecture

Job Description:

Purpose Intro

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Role Intro

The Data Architecture team with Group Architecture is responsible for delivering enterprise wide data architecture standards, tools and change initiatives, executing in-line with the Bank’s data strategy.

• The Group Architecture team drives the development of a clear target state architecture for the Bank, together with the governance processes, supporting tools, standards and frameworks required to deliver this. This requires strong collaboration and buy-in across the Bank, working closely with federated business, infrastructure and CDI teams.
• The Data Architecture team working in Group Architecture play an important role in the delivery of the Data components of the IT strategy, defining the Data Architecture roadmap and standards and identifying opportunities for technology such as Cloud and AI

Your role will be part of a team defining steps to advance and accelerate progress towards our target Data Architecture and in meeting new regulatory requirements.  This includes foundational aspects required to enable the target architecture and real-world functional challenges that impede progress and/or benefit realization for moving to the target architecture. 

The role covers analysis/investigation (current state, problem statement, stakeholder inputs), defining and documenting the approach (management friendly overviews and more detailed requirements where appropriate) and agreeing the approach with stakeholders within the Chief Technology Office and in business aligned IT Domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead a key part of the Data Architecture team within Group Architecture, providing strategy guidance, best practice design for the enterprise and mentorship of the team.
• Define and drive the data architecture standards and requirements for AI that need to be enabled and used
• Identity and support the creation of AI use cases focused on delivery the data architecture strategy, data governance tooling and deployment of a mesh architecture
• You will collaborate across the CIO Solution/Domain/Data architecture teams to design and develop enterprise-level solutions that align with business objectives, data strategies, and architectural principles.
• You will work with the Technology Teams to drive the design of the target architecture, develop architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation plans for data-centric projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity.
• Conduct architecture reviews and assessments to identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• ·Estimating/quantifying the impact of architectural issues and/or benefits that can be achieved from resolving them to make the business case for change
• Document functional requirements to feed into delivery/product backlogs for key capabilities
• Work with architects and process owners in Group Architecture to enhance architectural governance and review processes for continuous driving towards target state data architecture.

Skills

Experience of 7+ years in the following areas:

• Architecture, can include architectural experience linked to Application SDLC or close collaboration with Enterprise Architects
• Financial Services sector with detailed knowledge on specific banking products (such as Loans or Interest Rate Derivatives) or functions (such as Finance, Market Risk, Business Divisions or Risk, Finance, and Treasury systems within Financial Services)
• Demonstrable experience in designing and deploying AI tooling architectures and use cases
• You will have an understanding of data management principles, including data governance, data quality, and data integration.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable and secure enterprise solutions, considering performance, reliability, and security aspects, leveraging detailed data modelling and data architecture skills with Data Mesh and Data Product patterns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• You will have experience on large-scale data-centric projects within a regulated environment in the definition and implementation of the target architecture of the Enterprise.

Desired:

• Able to work closely with architecture and delivery stakeholders balancing principles and business requirements/constraints
• Skilled at defining outcomes and benefits to build business cases and get buy-in from stakeholders to progress delivery of complex change
• Experience of breaking down complex issues into smaller items allowing incremental progress and benefits
• Understanding of SDLC and technology concepts to allow effective close collaboration with engineers to resolve challenges
• Structured in your approach with a mind-set built on simplicity
• Detail oriented and willing to learn as we progress and uncover more information and options as we move forward
• Experienced working with agile methodologies
• Comfortable to work in a multicultural organization
• Building on a very strong technical knowledge and experience base in the above areas candidates must be highly articulate and persuasive communicators, with strong collaboration and teamwork skills and a proven ability to manage the delivery of innovative solutions to a large, geographically diverse global enterprise.
• English written and verbal skills are mandatory; German is an added benefit

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced:

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving:

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

Socially connected:

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure:

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

Culture Outro

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.