FS Technology Consulting - AI & Data - Data & Analytics Director - Dublin
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Job summary
EY FS Ireland seeks a Data & Analytics Director to lead data-driven engagements in Dublin. You will shape teams, manage client relationships and oversee complex Finance, Risk and Regulatory data delivery programs across Ireland/UK.
You bring senior consulting experience, strong data domain expertise and a passion for innovation, coaching diverse teams and building trusted advisory relationships in a fast‑paced environment.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in technology consulting with a blue‑chip firm and financial services knowledge.
- Proven leadership in data‑centric delivery projects with budget and timelines.
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
- Experience in data strategy, architecture and regulatory reporting change programmes.
Responsibilities
- Lead Data and Analytics engagements end to end, shaping teams and managing commercial elements.
- Build and manage client and partner relationships; identify new opportunities.
- Assess data strategies, tools and policies against industry best practices.
- Contribute to EY’s data strategy and publish viewpoints on trends and methodologies.
- Drive diverse teams with strong governance and risk management.
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General Information
Location: Dublin
Visa sponsorship available: Yes
Business area: Data & Analytics
Contract type: Full Time – Permanent
EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 Financial Services colleagues around the world.
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. It is inspired by the way innovations spread through 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 a 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.
- Design, shape, mobilise and lead Data and Analytics consulting engagements end to end, from initial conversations through the opportunity and delivery lifecycle. As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams, and 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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, and 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 the consulting industry.
- Experience in delivering successful technology change outcomes, on time and to budget.
- Applied knowledge of modern delivery approaches such as 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 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 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, 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 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.
- Prior knowledge of NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j.
- 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.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a community that 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.
- Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
- 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.
- Work Mobile.
- Tech MBA paid by EY.
- Wellness rooms available in some offices.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
- When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
- Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are – success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership – we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture – you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- We have embraced hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
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