Kestra Financial · 1 day ago
Lead Data Architect (P4)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expKestra Financial offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent financial professionals nationwide. They are seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture with a focus on Azure Data Lake and related technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and enabling business value through scalable data solutions.
BankingConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy, standards, and patterns across Wealth Management initiatives
Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based Lakehouse architecture leveraging Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Delta Lake, and related services
Serve as the data design authority, governing data models, integration patterns, metadata management, and data quality standards
Architect and implement Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, preferably with Profisee, to ensure golden records, hierarchies, and reference data integrity
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable data architecture and data models
Ensure alignment with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FINRA, SEC)
Provide technical leadership in data design, ETL/ELT best practices, and performance optimization
Partner with enterprise architects, solution architects, and technology leaders to integrate data architecture with application and cloud strategies
Mentor and guide data engineers and modelers, building a culture of engineering and architecture excellence
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a lead/architect capacity
Strong expertise in Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture
Hands-on experience architecting and implementing MDM solutions (Profisee strongly preferred)
Deep knowledge of data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) and metadata management
Experience as a data design authority, setting standards and ensuring architectural alignment across programs
Strong understanding of Wealth Management / Financial Services business processes, data domains (clients, accounts, portfolios, products, transactions), and regulatory data needs
Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern ELT/ETL tools
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, cataloging, and data quality tools
Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with senior business and technology stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses
Company
Kestra Financial
Kestra Financial provides a leading independent advisor platform.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Joel Bennett
CFO
Kris Chester
Executive Vice President + Chief Operating Officer
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