FS Technology Consulting - AI and Data - Data Architect - Manager - Dublin

EY; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid Working

Health Insurance

Gym Membership

Travel Allowance

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior Data Architect to lead our Data & Analytics practice in Dublin. You will translate client business needs into robust data architectures, collaborate with business and IT teams, and design solutions aligned with industry standards.

The role involves leading engagements, guiding teams, and shaping our finance data strategy. The position emphasizes technical leadership, data governance, and cloud-native data platforms, with opportunities for mentoring and market-facing work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a blue‑chip consulting firm, 3+ in a data architecture leadership role.
• Experience leading data teams in a data leadership role with client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance data, data models and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Understand client business needs and translate into data architecture requirements.
• Lead technology consulting engagements and solution workshops.
• Shape and manage engagement teams and client expectations.
• Drive data architecture capability development and thought leadership.

Skills

Data architecture leadership

Enterprise data warehousing

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Technical leadership

Data governance

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Statistics/Mathematics/Engineering/Finance/ Economics/Business

Tools

Teradata

IBM data models

GCP

AWS

Azure

Spark/Kafka/Hive

Job description

Location

Dublin

Visa Sponsorship

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area

Data & Analytics

Contract Type

Full Time - Permanent

Key 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.

Key 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.
• 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 We Look For

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career.
• Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day‑to‑day working life.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, support for flexible working and career development, and FlexEY benefits that allow you to tailor benefits to your needs.

• 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.
• Pension.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• WebDoctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family.
• The purchase of additional annual leave.
• Hybrid Working.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Travel Pass.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Recognition Awards.
• Cash incentives for Referrals.
• Work Mobile.
• Tech MBA paid by EY.
• Wellness rooms available in some offices.

Inclusion & Diversity

We 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. 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. As an equal‑opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.