Velocity Search Group · 5 months ago
Senior Data Architect with Financial Services
Velocity Search Group is representing a leading asset management firm in New York City that is seeking a Senior Data Architect specializing in Financial Services. The role involves owning the enterprise data strategy, modernizing architecture, and delivering insights that drive decisions across the firm.
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Responsibilities
Define a forward-looking data strategy and architecture aligned to business goals and emerging tech
Create and enforce policies for quality, security, privacy, and compliance
Design scalable models and databases; build/optimize ETL/ELT pipelines (SSIS, Azure tools) and integrate Snowflake
Partner with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable BI—automate and maintain reports/dashboards (SSRS, Power BI; InDesign optional)
Implement MDM and data quality frameworks; profile, cleanse, and document data assets and flows
Evaluate current designs, recommend upgrades, and track new tools to keep us competitive
Qualification
Required
10+ years building enterprise apps/database solutions; 5+ years in financial services
Deep expertise in SQL Server, T‐SQL, SSMS/SSIS/SSRS, Power BI, SQL Replication, Azure data services, Snowflake
In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance, including Azure security practices
Good understanding of Azure environment and DevOps
Expertise in T-SQL and SQL Server Data Management Services (SSMS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Strong chops in data modeling, governance, security/compliance, and ETL/MDM
BS/MS in CS, Data/Information Systems (or similar)
Preferred
Any experience in the following is a plus: InDesign, Power Apps/Automate, ActiveBatch, Docker/Kubernetes, SharePoint, Azure DevOps
Benefits
401(k)
Profit-Sharing
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision
Short & long-term disability
PTO
Free corporate gym
Subsidized lunches
Variety of employee perks