Manager - Data Solution Architect (Risk Services)

PwC - Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager in Assurance to design and develop data architecture solutions, lead projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders to meet business needs. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years in data architecture and must possess strong leadership and technical skills, coupled with a relevant degree. This role promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in data architecture and management.
• Proven experience in risk management or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design data architecture solutions aligned with business goals.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of data management tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements.

Skills

Data architecture solutions

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Data analysis

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk Architecture

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In IT audit at PwC, you will focus on helping to assess and evaluate the design and effectiveness of an organisation's IT systems and controls to provide compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data architecture solutions that align with the company’s strategic objectives and business requirements.

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of data management tools and technologies.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and IT teams to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data solutions.

• Develop and maintain data models, data flow diagrams, and other architectural documentation.

• Oversee the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to data engineering and development teams.

• Stay current with emerging data technologies and industry trends to ensure the company’s data architecture remains cutting-edge.

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of data solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Develop and enforce data governance policies and practices.

• Participate in the development of the company’s data strategy and roadmap.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.

• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.

• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.

• Effectively mentor others.

• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.

• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, etc.) is a plus.

Professional Experience

• Significant experience in data architecture, data integration, and data management, typically 5-10 years in a related field.

• Proven experience working in risk management, compliance, or financial services.

• Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions and data modeling.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in designing and implementing data solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Strong knowledge of ETL processes and tools.

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data storage systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Data Lakes).

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) and tools for data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security practices.

Leadership and Management Skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience in project management and guiding teams through the implementation of data-focused projects.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to design and develop strategic data solutions that align with business goals.

• Strong analytical skills to assess data requirements and translate them into actionable strategies.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Adaptability to changing business environments and emerging technologies.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

February 28, 2026