Description
Nature of contribution
Reporting to the Director, you will act as a professional reference in your field of activity and offer expertise and advice to stakeholders in the application of the related principles. In addition, you will influence the sector's strategic decisions and directions by providing data expertise to ensure optimal positioning.
Main responsibilities
As a Senior Solution Architect, Data Expert, you will advise and guide the development of large-scale IT projects and mandates that have a significant impact on the profitability and efficiency of the sector and require high-level experience and expertise level.
You will act as a leader in your area of expertise, as part of projects, and formulate data architecture recommendations. Your role will be to influence and support the achievement of the strategic objectives of the sector by participating in the implementation of technological solutions (in the context of specific projects) to optimize the quality of services and operations.
In addition, you will need to understand the business issues, identify the IT needs of the stakeholders and propose technological strategies to support the realization of their activities. You will also have to respond to complex requests from stakeholders, provide solutions and their satisfaction by the quality of the services offered. You will diagnose problematic situations and intervene in the resolution of complex problems by ensuring the implementation of permanent fixes and this, in a perspective of continuous improvement.
Specific responsibilities
Provide significant technical and specialized expertise in a number of data-driven areas in terms of integration, databases, models, governance and processesEnsure that the logical design of the databases meets the requirements, including data volume, frequency and long-term data growth.Determine inter-application data standards, data distribution standards, and development strategies.Guiding technology solutions by meeting business needs and aligning solutions with business directionsEnsure a leadership role in the implementation of best business practices for the data domain.Define and / or validate the technical, functional and impact aspects of the solution to ensure compliance with the Bank's business needs and standards.Create various solution architecture documents in collaboration with various project teams.Work in conjunction with corporate architects to evaluate technology solutions.Follow up on technological issues with the project manager and propose mitigation measures.Participate in different cost evaluationsRequirements
Excellent ability to analyze data flows and cross-system impactsExperience in the role of senior data architect in the delivery of several large projectsRecognized expertise of senior data architect in the following areas: 3FN, dimensional, hierarchical, XML, DWH, etc.Experience in defining strategies and technological positioningKnowledge of the brokerage or financial sector (data focus), including the aspects below:Portfolio Management and Investor Profiles, Private Investment ManagementManagement of stock market orders (stocks, options, mutual funds, debt securities, automatic orders, etc.)Fee and commission management for brokersMarket Data Management: Stocks and Stocks, Symbols and TitlesBrokerage operations: clearing, settlements, reconciliationsKnowledge of technologies and systems used in the brokerage sector is an asset (Distribution, Manufacturing, Emissions, Front / Middle / Back Office)Knowledge of brokerage regulations (IIROC / ACCFM, IIROC / MFDA) is an assetExperience working with different stakeholders (business analyst, functional analyst, solution architect, technology architect, application developer) to define data requirements and structure.Completed Bachelor's degree, related to industry, and 15 years of relevant experience or completed Master's degree, related to industry and 10 years of relevant experienceExperience in solution architecture (5 years)Good knowledge of PowerDesigner data modeling tools or equivalent.Expertise in solution and cost evaluationExcellent ability to work in complex environments and to assimilate complex technological conceptsExcellent ability to disseminate technical informationAbility to produce operable architectures that meet both the needs of the business line reality and the direction of the companyLeadership, a strong sense of initiative taking into account deadlines imposed by the business sector, and ease of use of business languageBilingualism (spoken / written) French and English
