Data Architect

About the position

TCW has begun an exciting, multi-year technology modernization initiative. We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Data Architect to drive design requirements and the technical implementation of long-term data projects. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement data solutions for our organization using a core data stack including Azure, Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, and SQL Server. If you have a strong data engineering background, experience in implementing end-to-end data lifecycle solution and a background working in financial services, you could be the key player we need to organize project deliverables and lead teams towards efficient and effective execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performing, reusable, and extendable data solutions using Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, and SQL Server to meet business requirements.
• Create enterprise level data models and architecture patterns that consider functionality, cost, performance, scalability, reusability, security, and extensibility.
• Analyze requirements, effect solution design, drive development, and oversee production deployment in large enterprise setting.
• Provide technical leadership on the implementation, support, and management of enterprise data, simplifying data access, eliminating redundancies, and integrating disparate data structures into coherent enterprise data models.
• Identify strategic data/workflow gaps and advocate for new technologies and techniques.
• Lead and manage a Scrum team, organizing and prioritizing project deliverables, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Architect and implement data governance and security measures to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data-driven opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Perform data analysis, profiling, and validation to ensure accuracy and quality of data.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data architecture, data engineering, and data management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience working as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, or similar role for Financial Services firm(s) (buy-side preferably).
• Strong technical proficiency in Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, SQL, and other relevant data tools and technologies.
• Proficiency in relational and dimensional modeling techniques and experience working with finance professionals in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, with experience leading and managing Scrum teams following Agile methodologies.
• Solid understanding of fixed income and asset management principles and processes, including experience designing data solutions for a financial organization across various asset classes.
• Mastery of both legacy and modern tools/platforms, such as SSIS, SSRS, and SQL Server.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large-scale data solutions and migration projects; BlackRock Aladdin experience is highly desirable.
• Data warehouse implementation experience for a buy-side investment firm.
• Experience integrating external data providers.

Benefits

• Eligible for TCW's comprehensive benefits package.