Associate Director – Data Architecture
| Company | Invesco |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, New York, NY, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA, Twyford, Reading, UK |
| Salary | $200000 – $265000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ Years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Engineering, and related roles
- Experience in leadership and people management
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design/optimization, data integration techniques, and data security practices
- Experience architecting and implementing Data Governance capabilities such as Data Quality, Data Catalogs, Lineage, Taxonomies and Glossaries
- Structured, detailed approach to work and disciplined time management skills in an Agile environment
- Proven record for thinking strategically and driving strategic direction into deliverable solutions
- Proven experience working in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships at all levels of the organization
- Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Data Architecture Strategy for the enterprise that encompasses capabilities, optimization, and governance for the firm’s data and information architecture
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data models, databases, and data integration solutions
- Maintain the Data and Analytic capabilities (Definitions, maturity, and roadmaps) in the Enterprise Architecture Repository
- Collaborate with IT, business units, platform teams, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide architecture direction and solutions
- Understand and provide architecture controls for risk reduction and Global regulatory requirements such as DORA, GDPR, etc.
- Stay current on emerging architecture trends and technology advancements in the data and analytic domain, which inform roadmaps and future direction
- Establish and maintain vendor management and understand the cost, Fin-Ops, and value of technologies in the portfolio.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enterprise Architecture Certifications and/or experience (e.g. TOGAF preferred)
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake and AWS are preferred)
- Knowledge of emerging data architectures such as Lakehouse, data pipelines, and event-driven architectures
- An experienced agile development practitioner who can utilize tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop talent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Open minded, flexible, and willing to listen for other people’s opinions
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
- Experience with managing budgets and reporting spend to executive management