Chief Data Architect
Core
Define and lead enterprise data architecture strategy for Finance Technology, building a cloud-enabled Finance Data Platform as the single source of truth for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and decision-making.
Role type
Principal/Strategic Chief Data Architect (Finance Technology)
Builds
Cloud-native Finance Data Platform (FDP) serving ERP, EPM, and analytics solutions
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Data Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture strategy, cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), data modeling (dimensional, data vault), data integration patterns (batch, streaming, APIs), data governance & compliance (SOX), modernization of legacy systems, mentoring technical leaders
Preferred skills
Large-scale data platform transformation, data warehousing/lakehouse patterns, ETL/ELT orchestration, BI/analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI), regulatory audit experience
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, ERP, EPM
Responsibilities
Define multi-year data architecture roadmap, establish enterprise data standards and canonical models, oversee Finance Data Platform ingestion/transformation/consumption layers, ensure regulatory compliance and data quality, lead modernization to cloud-native architectures, mentor data architects and engineers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship