BankUnited · 10 hours ago
Data Platform Manager
Hialeah, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBankUnited is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Platform Manager to lead their data architecture and engineering initiatives. The role focuses on modernizing the bank's data infrastructure and aligning data strategy with business goals while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable and secure data architectures that meet the bank's business needs and regulatory requirements
Oversee the development and maintenance of ETL processes, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery using industry-standard tools and methodologies
Ensure robust data pipeline processes for systems, ensuring seamless data integration across platforms
Utilize AWS cloud data services to optimize data processing and storage solutions
Cultivate a culture of self-service analytics by enabling business users to access and analyze data independently
Lead initiatives to automate data workflows and improve data quality and consistency across the organization
Act as a liaison between business lines, IT, and compliance teams to align data initiatives with strategic objectives
Use Agile or hybrid methodologies to deliver data solutions on time and within budget
Collaborate with enterprise architects to design scalable and secure data solutions that meet regulatory requirements
Stay updated on emerging trends in data management, cloud computing, and analytics to recommend continuous improvements and apply best practices to enhance data capabilities
Ensure adherence to data privacy laws, banking regulations, and internal data governance policies
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.)
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training
Identifies and reports suspicious activity
Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
7+ years of experience in data architecture or engineering, with 2+ years in a management role
Experience with data analysis, business intelligence, and/or data visualization tools and techniques
Proven track record of cultivating a self-service analytics culture within a banking environment
Hands-on experience with ETL tools (eg, Informatica, Talend, SSIS) and cloud-based data warehouses (eg, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)
Expertise in implementing reliable data versioning techniques to enhance data quality
Experience with data security and compliance requirements in financial institutions
Strong understanding of data architecture principles and modern data engineering practices
Strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure services (ideally in AWS; for example, ec2, s3, IAM, etc.) and IaC (infrastructure as code) ideally Terraform
Strong understanding of cloud-native data services (ideally in AWS; for example, EMR, Athena, Glue, Redshift, etc.)
Knowledge of data modeling, metadata management, and data cataloging
Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages used in data processing
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to drive change and innovation within an organization
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or similar generative AI technologies is a +
Experience in the banking or financial services industry preferred
AWS or other cloud provider certifications is a plus
PMP, CSM, or other project management certifications are a plus
Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Quicksight) and reporting frameworks is a plus
Company
BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a bank holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Rajinder Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Mario Facella
Senior Vice President
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