Data Tech Lead, Solution Architect – Senior Assistant VP

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United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EXL is seeking a seasoned Banking & Capital Markets Tech Lead to drive strategic client engagements in data modernization, cloud migration, and fintech integration.

You will lead cross-functional teams, design tailored technical proposals, and guide large-scale data projects from concept to delivery, ensuring value and profitability.

Qualifications

Strong hands-on development experience with ETL, SQL and big data tech.
Experience with MongoDB, Kafka, Elasticsearch and APIs.
Experience building data pipelines to load/unload data from NoSQL/ caches.
Extensive data processing across structured and unstructured sources.
Experience with streaming technologies.
Cloud experience across AWS/GCP/Azure and core services.
10+ years in banking/capital markets with leadership or client-facing roles.
Proven record managing multimillion-dollar accounts and driving revenue growth.
Strong capabilities in technical design discussions and strategic consulting.
Deep expertise in banking/capital markets including trading, risk, regulation, and digital transformation.
Solid foundation in fintech, data analytics, cloud platforms, and AI solutions.
Familiarity with hyperscalers (AWS/Azure/GCP), Databricks, Snowflake, AI/ML tools.
Ability to lead technical delivery teams and drive large-scale implementations.
Strong proposal development and workflow design skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple engagements in a matrix environment.
Strong EDM understanding.
Adaptability of methodologies to client needs.
Experience mentoring teams and conducting internal training.
Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with banking and capital markets clients.
Act as primary contact for strategic discussions and opportunities.
Lead development of tailored technical proposals with cross-functional teams.
Design innovative solutions in data modernization, digital transformation, and fintech integration.
Monitor account performance and drive growth via upsell and cross-sell.
Achieve revenue targets by expanding service offerings with emerging tech.
Coordinate across advisory, technology, and operations teams for delivery.
Stay current on industry trends and contribute to thought leadership.
Enable communication between clients, EXL units, support staff, and project teams.
Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

ETL Technologies

SQL

Big Data Technologies

MongoDB

Kafka

Elasticsearch

APIs

Data Pipelines

Data Integration

Streaming

Cloud Platforms

Banking & Capital Markets

Account Management

Technical Design

Trading

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Digital Transformation

Fintech

Data Analytics

Databricks

Snowflake

AI/ML

Leadership

Proposal Development

Workflow Design

Large-scale Implementations

Communication

Multi-Engagements

EDM

Mentoring

Conflict Resolution

Client Relationships

Tools

MongoDB

Kafka

Elasticsearch

APIs

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Build and maintain strong relationships with key banking and capital markets clients.
Act as the primary contact for strategic discussions, understanding client needs and identifying opportunities for value creation through consultative engagement.
This position requires a blend of technical expertise, client relationship management, and business acumen to achieve ambitious growth targets in a fast-paced financial landscape.
Lead development of tailored technical proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Design innovative solutions in areas like data modernization, digital transformation, and fintech integration, ensuring proposals are practical, competitive, and aligned with best practices.
Monitor account performance and drive growth through upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Achieve revenue targets by expanding service offerings and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and data platforms.
Coordinate across advisory, technology, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery. Promote collaboration, resolve interdependencies, and foster knowledge sharing for efficiency and innovation.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics. Contribute to thought leadership through client presentations, webinars, and whitepapers.
Responsible for enabling communication between clients, other EXL business units, internal support staff, as well as multi-functional and multi-shore project teams.
Team Development, mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture and building capabilities in client management and solution design.

Requirements

Strong Hands-on development experience, Tech Lead, focused on ETL technologies, SQL and Big Data technologies.
MongoDB, Kafka, Elasticsearch and APIs
Experience in building data pipelines to load/unload data from NoSQL DB and In-memory caching databases.
Experience in processing large amounts of structured and unstructured data, including integrating data from multiple sources.
Experience in streaming technologies
Experience in cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) and key services (Storage, Compute, and Databases).
10+ years in banking, capital markets, or financial consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or client-facing role.
Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar accounts, driving revenue growth, and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong expertise in technical design discussions and the ability to provide strategic consulting to enable large-scale engagements is essential for this role.
Extensive experience in banking and capital markets, covering trading, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
Strong technical foundation with exposure to fintech, data analytics, cloud platforms, and AI-driven solutions.
Familiarity with modern technology ecosystems such as hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databricks, Snowflake, and emerging AI/ML tools.
Ability to manage and lead technical delivery teams, ensuring successful execution of client engagements.
Skilled in proposal development, technical workflow design, and driving large-scale implementations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously, balancing priorities in a matrixed environment.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions and related tools, enabling informed client discussions.
Adept at adapting methodologies to client needs to deliver value and maintain profitability.
Experience in mentoring teams and conducting internal training programs.
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and maintain strong client relationships.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong expertise in client relationship management, technical proposal development, and strategic consulting within the banking and capital markets sector. Proficient in leveraging emerging technologies to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions.

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