Vice President, Data Architect

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from CLS GroupAbout CLS:CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.Functional title – Data ArchitectDepartment – TechnologyReport to – DirectorJob Overview:Data Architect plays a key role in CLS’s architecture / technology division. Role requires broad knowledge in data architecture and design, with a focus on OLTP, Data Warehouse, Data Reporting, API capability and other database interfaces. Provide technical leadership on data architecture, data integration and data management to ensure Data Product best practices are supported and implemented effectively.Act as a lead Architecture on projectsContribute to the development & management of Data StrategyContribute to the continuous improvement of Architecture within CLSContribute to product roadmaps & reference architecturesProficient in data architecture, engineering, data platforms and analytics with a strong track record of successful projects and in-depth knowledge of industry best practices.Strong Experience in databases (Relational/ NoSQL), Data Integration/ Processing and API designExperience developing and delivering data solutions leveraging on-premises and cloud components (AWS, AZURE).Ability to communicate solutions to other stakeholdersGood knowledge of Risk managementWork closely with other architecture disciplines including Enterprise, Infrastructure and Security, as well Engineering and OperationsProvide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.Ability to deal with ambiguity and manage diversity.Qualifications:Proven experience Data Architecting solutions.Excellent understanding of reporting and data warehouse systems incl. various industry standard data modelsIndustry recognized certifications (such as Togaf, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) in conjunction with application in previous roles are highly desirable.Experience in Database technologies - MS SQL Server, DB2 , Oracle, Postgres, AWS RDS/ RedshiftExperience in Data Integration - Messaging (IBM MQ) , AWS DMS, KafkaExperience in Data Visualisation - MicroStrategy, Microsoft Power BIKnowledge of authentication methodologies like OAUTH / OktaKnowledge of Operating systems (Windows and Linux)Knowledge of cloud architectures.Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings.We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life daysPrivate medical and dental cover and life insuranceGenerous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every monthDiversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)Social eventsAwards:The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times AwardsThird place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality AwardsSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustries: Financial Services, Banking, and Investment BankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at CLS Group by 2xLondon, England, United Kingdom #