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

EY; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

EY FS Ireland seeks a Data & Analytics Director in Dublin to lead complex Finance, Risk and Regulatory data delivery projects for financial services clients. You will shape data strategy, manage engagements and mentor cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

This role requires senior leadership, strong client relationship skills and a track record of delivering data-driven change on time and within budget. Visa sponsorship is available for this Dublin-based position.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in technology consulting with a blue-chip firm and financial services knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop others, manage budgets, timelines and client expectations.
• Strong client relationship management skills within financial services or tech organisations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Delivery of data projects in finance, risk or regulatory reporting contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, shape, mobilise and lead Data and Analytics engagements end-to-end.
• As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams.
• Oversee commercial elements of engagements and budgets.
• Build and manage client and partner relationships.
• Assess data strategies, technologies and best practices for clients.

Skills

Data strategy

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Teradata

NoSQL

Job description

Apply for FS Technology Consulting - AI & Data - Data & Analytics Director - Dublin at EY in DUBLIN 2, D, IE. This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. Location: Dublin 2 Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: Sep 10, 2026 Job description Requisition ID: 1726368 At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

FS Technology Consulting – AI and Data – Data and Analytics Director – Dublin General Information Location: Dublin Available for VISA Sponsorship: 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 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.

Key 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.

Key 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, etc.

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.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

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 problems solving skills.

Proven track record in relevant management and leadership roles in data centric projects and engagement 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 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.

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. All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.

• 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

Career Progression

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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. 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. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.