FS Technology Consulting - AI & Data - Data & Analytics Director - Dublin

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension

Discounted Health Insurance

Web Doctor – Online GP

Additional annual leave

Travel Pass

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Bike to Work

Recognition Awards

Tech MBA paid by EY

Wellness rooms

Job summary

EY FS Ireland is expanding its Technology Consulting team and seeks a client-facing Director with a passion for data and technology. You will lead data-driven engagements for Finance, Risk or Regulatory reporting, manage diverse teams, and drive business development while upholding EY's values of integrity and inclusion.

The role requires extensive experience in technology consulting, leadership, and the ability to deliver complex data initiatives across Ireland or the UK, within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven management track record in technology consulting.
• Experience leading data-centric Finance, Risk or Regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, shape, and lead Data & Analytics engagements end to end.
• Manage client relationships and engagement teams.
• Oversee commercial elements and delivery budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Data & Analytics

Client relationship management

Communication

Agile delivery

Data strategy

Data architecture

Data management

Regulatory reporting

Finance, Risk, regulatory domains

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree

Prince2 / PMP / SAFe / Scrum

Tools

Teradata

NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra/Neo4j)

Job description

Location: Dublin

Available for VISA Sponsorship: YES

Business Area: Data & Analytics

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

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. We are looking for an experienced, client facing director with a passion for data and technology, experience in working with Financial Services Industry Clients in Ireland or UK, and proven expertise in leadership of complex Finance, Risk or Regulatory Data Delivery projects.

We are looking for a person with technology consulting experience, track record in project and team leadership, client relationship management excellence, communication, and business acumen as well as passion for innovation, building high performing teams and culture of trust, respect, and diversity. In your Director role you will lead a consulting and delivery service on a variety of data driven decision making projects, within a fast-paced consulting environment.

Client Responsibilities

• Design, shape, mobilise and lead Data and Analytics consulting engagements end to end, from initial conversations throughout the opportunity and delivery lifecycle. As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams. Manage and oversee commercial elements of the engagements.
• Build, extend and manage client and partner relationships.
• Assess data‑related strategies and approaches, policies and procedures, technologies and tools against industry best practices, and provide options and recommendations to keep our clients at the forefront of their data capabilities.
• Understand and shape EY’s service offerings, actively identify and create opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services.
• Identify potential new business opportunities for EY to incubate or drive new solutions and services and collaborate with our clients and partners.

Practice and People Development Responsibilities

• Contribute to definition and implementation of the FSO data strategy, aligning with the FSO Consulting business objectives and roadmap, and supporting the work pipeline.
• Lead diverse teams with varying skillsets, who use a broad selection of Data and Analytics technologies. Adapt your leadership style to fit team, client, and their cultural needs. They will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to expanding our brand in the market as industry leaders by attending relevant events, collaborating with other teams, presenting points of view and thought leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the relevant field of data, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, and sharing knowledge within the firm and the broader professional community.
• Participate in business development activities including client presentations and proposals.
• 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.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive and growth team‑oriented work culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in technology consulting with a blue‑chip consulting firm, with significant management track record and financial industry knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and develop others, effectively communicate, manage budgets, timelines, and plans, manage client expectations, deliver quality projects.
• Significant client relationship management skills, gained through prior consulting roles or within large financial services / technology organisations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven track record in relevant management and leadership roles in data centric projects and engagements in consulting industry.
• Experience in delivering successful technology change outcomes, on time and to budget.
• Applied knowledge of modern delivery approaches e.g., Agile.
• Proven expertise in one or more relevant Data and Analytics domains: Data Strategy and Strategic Delivery, Data Architecture and Engineering, Data Management and Regulatory Reporting.
• Experience working in the financial services industry in Ireland and/ or UK, leading Data and Analytics change projects in one of key focus areas: Finance, Risk and / or Regulatory.
• Prior experience in leading data elements of significant Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting change programmes in the banking sector, such as IFRS9, IRB, BCBS239, CCR, Finrep, Corep, PRA110, Basel III/ IV etc.
• A completed degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD); with relevant industry certification such as Prince2, PMP, SAFe, Scrum etc.
• Familiarity with End to End data delivery lifecycle, Data Models, Data Architecture and Data Management concepts and principles in financial services.

Experience and Qualifications are Advantageous

• Experience in Financial Services in Ireland or UK.
• DAMA or DCAM certifications.
• Relevant Data Engineering or Data Management certifications.
• Delivery of data projects reliant on Teradata on premise architecture.
• Project delivery credentials, e.g. project management or agile delivery certification are an advantage.
• Prior knowledge of NoSQL database technologies a plus, e.g. MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j are a plus.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Growth and continuous learning mindset.
• Management of MI/ BI reports or preparation and delivery of regulatory reports as a bonus.

What we look for

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

What working at EY offers

We 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.

Benefits

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – 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
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

Inclusion & Diversity

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