Data Architect

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

A career within Data and Analytics services will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
• Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
• Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

PwC has an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect who has extensive working experience within the financial services space. This role will give the successful incumbent an opportunity to work on innovative projects while leveraging new and advanced technologies to drive transformative solutions. 

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our client enterprise-wide Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Fabric solutions. You will play a critical role in ensuring data consistency, quality, and accessibility, while supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. 

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology and/or related field

• Relevant certifications in MDM, data management and/or related areas - advantageous

Experience required:

• Minimum 10 years experience in data architecture roles

• Demonstrated experienced in designing and implementing enterprise-level data management solutions

• Relevant working experience in Banking / financial services

• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and best practices.

• Proficiency in data integration, data modeling and data warehousing.

• Experienced with MDM tools and platforms (Informatica, IBM Infosphere, Talend)

• Familiarity with data fabric technologies and solutions (Microsoft Fabric, Denodo, Talend Data Fabric)

• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (preferably Azure and AWS)

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Proven ability to lead and manage project effectively

Responsibilities of role:

MDM Solution Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement robust MDM solutions to ensure accurate, consistent, and complete master data across the organisation

• Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards

Data Architecture:

• Design and implement a scalable and flexible data fabric architecture to support seamless data integration, access, and management

• Ensure data fabric solutions align with business goals and technology advancements

Data Quality and Governance

• Establish data quality frameworks and processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of master data

• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to enforce data governance policies and procedures

Integration and Interoperability:

• Oversee the integration of MDM and data solutions with existing systems and applications

• Ensure interoperability between various data sources and platforms

Technical leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data management team and other stakeholders

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in data management and architecture

Project management:

• Lead and manage MDM and data projects, ensuring timely delivery  and adherence to budgets

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deliverables

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 1, 2024