Job Specifications
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, Data Platforms (Financial Risk Focus) to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Duties
Provide strategic vision for data architecture, platforms, and governance, translating business objectives into effective, scalable, and secure technical solutions
Lead the end-to-end design of complex data solutions, including data warehousing, data modeling, and reporting infrastructure, with a critical emphasis on RDARR capabilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for data technologies and regulatory requirements, guiding the selection and implementation of platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake to meet BCBS 239 standards
Govern architectural standards and best practices, ensuring all data initiatives align with the long-term data strategy, overall enterprise architecture, and BCBS 239 principles
Establish and enforce data lineage protocols, with a focus on Critical Data Elements (CDEs), to ensure traceability, accuracy, and completeness for risk reporting
Mentor and guide data engineering and BI teams, providing architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, particularly for RDARR implementation and data governance
Desired Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in data architecture or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale data platforms
Deep expertise in designing data architectures on Oracle, Databricks, and Snowflake, considering performance optimization and scalability requirements for financial data
Extensive experience with modern data orchestration and storage frameworks, such as Apache Airflow and Iceberg
Proven ability to integrate diverse data sources and design robust data models to support business intelligence, reporting, and regulatory reporting specifically for financial risk (RDARR)
Strong understanding and direct experience with BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and reporting, including governance, data quality, timeliness, and adaptability
Hands-on experience in implementing data lineage solutions, and managing critical data elements within a financial services context
In-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling for regulatory reporting, and data governance frameworks compliant with BCBS 239
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and strategy, including regulatory requirements related to data, to both technical and executive-level stakeholders
Expertise in data warehousing and ETL/ELT patterns, particularly within a financial risk context
Relevant industry certifications such as: cloud platform architect certification or certifications related to data management and governance are highly valued
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
The approximate pay range for this position is between $123.00 and $143.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
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