Director, Enterprise Data Architecture

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

PTO & family care leave

Hybrid work model: 3 onsite / 2 remote

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking a Director, Data Architecture to define the enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and governance across the organization. You will lead modernization efforts, drive trusted data at scale, and influence strategic technology investments with senior leaders.

You will partner with business, technology, risk, and product teams to align data initiatives with regulatory and business priorities, shaping the future of data capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years in Data/Enterprise Architecture with leadership in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Establish standards, governance, reference architectures.
• Lead design of data platforms and data products.
• Partner with risk, compliance, product teams on data initiatives.
• Champion data governance, metadata, data quality, lineage.
• Guide platform modernization and technology investments.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman

DAMA-DMBOK

Enterprise Architecture

Data Governance

Cloud Data Platforms

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure Synapse

AWS Redshift

Google BigQuery

Delta Lake

Apache Iceberg

Apache Hudi

MDM solutions

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have in This Role

As Director, Data Architecture, you will define and lead the enterprise data strategy, architecture roadmap, and governance framework that power business growth, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. This highly visible leadership role will shape the future of data across the organization by driving modernization, enabling trusted data at scale, and influencing strategic technology investments.

This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data transformation within a complex Financial Services environment. You will partner with senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, modernize critical data capabilities, and leave a lasting impact on the future of the business.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, reference architectures, and best practices that drive consistency, scalability, and innovation.
• Lead the design of modern data platforms, integration architectures, and data products that enable enterprise-wide analytics and decision-making.
• Partner with business, technology, risk, compliance, and product teams to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Champion data governance, metadata management, data quality, lineage, and stewardship across the enterprise.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide platform modernization and investment decisions to support long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, or related disciplines, including leadership experience within large-scale enterprise environments.

Talent Needed for Success

• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, and DAMA-DMBOK.
• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise data architectures, reference architectures, and architecture standards.
• Strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms and architectures, including Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, or Google BigQuery.
• Experience designing scalable data integration solutions, including ETL/ELT, CDC, event-driven architectures, APIs, and Lakehouse platforms.
• Knowledge of Data Mesh, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), semantic modeling, and data product strategies.
• Deep understanding of Financial Services data domains, including Risk, Regulatory Reporting, Trade & Position, Payments, KYC, Reference Data, and General Ledger.
• Strong experience with architecture governance, documentation, and enterprise decision-making processes.

Leadership Capabilities

• Shape the Future: Define and champion an enterprise data vision that drives innovation, transformation, and business growth.
• Influence at Scale: Align executive stakeholders around strategic priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Lead Through Excellence: Establish governance, standards, and architecture practices that balance scalability, resilience, and innovation.
• Develop Talent: Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Create Lasting Impact: Deliver modern data capabilities that enable trusted insights and enterprise success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing enterprise-scale Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage programs.
• Knowledge of Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, and Master Data Management (MDM) solutions.
• Experience leading technology evaluations, vendor selection, and enterprise platform modernization initiatives.
• Financial Services experience within highly regulated environments.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.