Senior Data Architect

Philadelphia Global Asset Manager

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Senior Data Architect at a Global Asset Manager based in Philadelphia.

We are seeking a seasoned, high caliber Senior Data Architect who will be responsible for driving decisions across data initiatives, working closely with and be a trusted adviser to our Asset Management business, our technology leaders, and a strong network of Solution Designers and Engineers as you display your proven track record of successful delivery.

Principal Responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to take the lead in designing solutions that will help the global asset business change the way they operate and enable them to grow. You will enjoy taking on a wide range of responsibilities, covering everything from early stage innovation through to uplifting established architecture capabilities and patterns. Your success will be measured by your contribution to business value and architectural delivery.

You will be responsible for architectural accountability for data and analytics capabilities and provide data architecture expertise to businesses, Group Data Officers and support analytics business functions as you develop and implement our data architecture strategy, data models (conceptual, logical, and canonical) and data architecture principles, standards and guidelines and support the embedding within the group. You’ll also implement an appropriate data architecture governance framework as you define the approach on how data is acquired, manipulated, distributed and leveraged.

The ideal candidate would have a background including:

You will need to bring strong experience in developing architectures with open source tools and technologies for modern Data Platform Solutions as well as a good understanding and experience with the traditional DW architecture solutions. Your solid background in the data analytics space will serve you well in this role as you demonstrate the ability to size and develop / validate physical architecture of data platform.

Other relevant technical skills include:

• working knowledge in business strategy and research
• ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• proven track record in consulting, architecture, solutioning and implementation
• data/information modelling expertise.
• experience with integration tools & technologies
  

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the products they build and deliver. An individual with a passion for technology, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class investment technology solutions.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment banking firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

About the Client:

Our Client is the global investment management arm of a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services operating in more than 70 locations in more than 27 countries. They manage more than $263 billion across 24 independent global investment teams. Their global network of specialist asset management teams strives to deliver superior, sustainable risk-adjusted returns by employing their extensive experience, strong investment convictions, and commitment to in-depth research.

They offer securities investment management capabilities across a number of asset classes including fixed income, currencies, equities, infrastructure securities, hedge funds, and multi-asset allocation solutions. With their strong asset management expertise and strong investment convictions they are dedicated to providing their clients with investment excellence.

The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients