Corporate Vice President - Data Architect

New York Life Insurance Co; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 148 000 - 211 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

New York Life is seeking a Corporate Vice President - Data Architect to lead our enterprise data strategy in a hybrid New York setting. You will design scalable data models, govern data assets, and collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product owners to enable cloud-based insurance solutions using AWS technologies.

You will drive architecture initiatives, ensure data quality and security, and stay ahead of industry trends in data management and analytics.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience as a Data Architect for large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Deep understanding of modern data architecture including data lakes, data warehouses, data marts, relational and dimensional modeling.
• Experience with Oracle, Postgres, MySQL and relational data model best practices.
• Experience designing, deploying, and evaluating tools and patterns for scalable data platforms.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud tools (RDS, Redshift, DMS, Glue, S3, Lambda).
• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and privacy regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable and efficient logical and physical data models for enterprise data products.
• Develop data management frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity and security.
• Collaborate with Data Product Owners, engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Lead data architecture initiatives and drive organizational change to improve outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new data technologies and platforms.

Conhecimentos

Data architecture

AWS cloud

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

SQL/Databases

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Ferramentas

Oracle

Postgres

MySQL

GitHub

JIRA

Confluence

Databricks

Snowflake

Redshift

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Corporate Vice President - Data Architect

New York, New York, United States

Hybrid

Job Description

Requisition ID

94704

Location

New York,New York,United States

Role Location Designation

Job Requisition ID:94704

Business Unit

Technology, Data, AI and Ventures (TDAV)

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.

Corporate Vice President - Data Architect

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Senior Data Architect to design and execute our company’s modern data management strategy. As a key member of Enterprise Data team, you will collaborate with Data Product Owners, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and end-users to reimagine, design, and build the next generation of cloud-based insurance solutions using cutting-edge technologies like AWS, APIs, and AI.

What You’ll Do:

Design scalable and efficient Logical and Physical data models for enterprise data products storage solutions and lines of businesses

Design operational and analytical data models

Develop data management frameworks and standards to ensure data integrity, quality, and security.

Works closely with Data Product Managers, Value Stream architects, Data engineers to understand the business problems, desired outcomes using data strategy and translating these requirements into data solutions.

Create and maintain inventory and designs of current state data capabilities

Ensure alignment of data models with end-to-end data architecture including performance tuning to adhere to SLAs.

Demonstrated experience as a change agent, successfully leading and implementing organizational change initiatives that drive transformation and improve business outcomes.

Identify and frame opportunities for consolidation / simplification of legacy technologies, data stores, and applications.

Build subject matter expertise to be able to answer business questions as well as support new initiatives from a data knowledge perspective

Enforce data governance policies and procedures as part of the data model

Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in data management.

Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the existing data infrastructure.

Ensure data solutions comply with relevant data privacy and security regulations.

Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information.

What You’ll Bring:

8+ years of hands‑on experience as a Data Architect for large-scale enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on agile practices.

Deep understanding of modern data architecture, including experience with data lakes, data warehouses, data marts, relational and dimensional modeling, data quality, and master data management.

Strong background in Operational Data Stores, Dimensional Modeling, and supporting application data architecture. Experience with Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, and understanding of best practice architectural concepts for relational data models.

Experience in designing, deploying, and evaluating tools, frameworks, and patterns for scalable data platforms.

Extensive experience with industry-leading data platform technologies such as Data Lake, Databricks, Snowflake

Experience with database technologies for both structured and unstructured data, ensuring optimal storage and retrieval.

Extensive hands‑on experience in creating STMs

Proficient in cloud architecture and best practices, particularly with AWS Cloud tools such as Amazon RDS, Redshift, AWS DMS, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and more.

Proficient in managing large datasets, cloud computing, open-source tools and optimization techniques.

Expertise in overall solution architecture for data platforms built on the cloud.

Strong experience in data integration, data processing, data streaming, and message queuing techniques

Familiarity with relevant code repository and project tools like GitHub, JIRA, Confluence.

Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.

Detail‑oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex concepts both technical and business teams.

Desired Skills:

Solid understanding of the insurance, wealth management or financial services industry

Extensive hands‑on development experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure) and Storage services are desirable.

Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and frameworks is a plus.

Experience supporting AI solutions with data product strategy and enabling solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an Engineering discipline

Certification in data management (structure and unstructured), and/or cloud architecture or engineering a plus

Certification in delivery methodologies such as Scaled Agile a plus.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$147,500-$211,000

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data- and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation .We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

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Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

Job Requisition ID: 94704

Family Friendly Benefits

Find benefits that support your unique family situation, including fertility assistance, paid new-parent benefits, backup childcare services, free virtual tutoring, and more.

We Invest in Your Future

Enjoy a more secure future with a company-sponsored pension plan for eligible employees and a savings plans with a company match 1 .

Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program to further your education and advance your career with job-related courses and programs.

Summer Flex Time

Take time for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy reduced working hours during the summer months.

Disclaimer 1 : Eligibility for, and benefits under, the Pension Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan (“Plans”) are determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan document. Employees of certain subsidiaries, including but not limited to Group Benefit Solutions, employees of Life Insurance Company of North America and New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY, are not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan. In the event of a conflict between this information and the applicable plan document, the applicable plan document governs. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plans at any time.