Data Lake, Executive Director
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Data Lake, Executive Director
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Executive Director for the Wholesale Data Lake initiative in London. This is a senior leadership role to drive the strategic vision, technical roadmap, and global implementation of the enterprise data lake platform supporting Global Markets.
- Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Location: London, UK
- Work Type: On-site
- Job Type: Full-time
- Experience Level: Director
- Category: Data & Analytics
Company Overview
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship. For further information, visit www.[Employer hidden].com.
Department Overview
Data Services is a critical function responsible for delivering comprehensive global data solutions across the Wholesale Division. The team comprises Data Engineers, Product Owners, and Project Management professionals who execute complex, high-impact initiatives.
Role Overview
The role is for an Executive Director to lead the Enterprise Data Lake initiative, reporting directly to the Global Head of Wholesale Data Technology. This is a transformational leadership opportunity to drive the strategic vision and implementation of a data lake platform serving Global Markets business lines worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategic vision and technical roadmap for the Enterprise Data Lake.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Global Markets business lines.
- Establish and oversee technical direction and architectural standards.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team.
- Drive data governance frameworks, quality standards, and operational procedures.
- Partner with senior executives and technology stakeholders.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and vendor management.
- Establish KPIs, success metrics, and reporting frameworks.
- Lead evaluation and selection of technologies.
- Ensure risk management, security protocols, and disaster recovery.
- Lead strategic vendor partnerships and procurement processes.
- Establish vendor management frameworks for all Enterprise Data Lake initiatives.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required
- Executive Director level progressive leadership experience in financial services technology.
- Proven track record of designing, building, and implementing large-scale enterprise data lakes for Global Markets or Investment Banking.
- Deep expertise in modern data lake technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
- Comprehensive understanding of Global Markets business operations including Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Derivatives.
- Demonstrated success in leading large, geographically distributed technical teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and P&L responsibility.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven ability to drive organizational change.
- Experience with vendor management and technology procurement.
Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can consider applications from overseas workers requiring a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa only if evidence of a genuine vacancy is provided.
Diversity & Inclusion
[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.