What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Architect position at Credit Suisse?
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with divisional/functional CDO teams to develop their target data architecture and simplify data sourcing
- Build positive partnership with the divisions and functions and apply challenge if required to ensure Group CDO Policies, Standards and Frameworks are adhered to
- Work with Group IT using agile methodology to drive Data Architecture related Enterprise Data Toolset improvements and facilitate the change required across CDO teams
- Develop capabilities to visualize the data architecture landscape across the Group and define metrics to optimally measure the complexities in current state data architecture
- Establish an Enterprise Data Catalogue providing clarity on governed data in Authoritative Data Sources
Your future colleagues
Applicant will be joining Group CDO (Chief Data Office), a successful team with a diverse mix of dedicated people distributed geographically across New York, Raleigh, Zurich and London. Group CDO is organized as a team of specialists in a relatively flat hierarchy structure, where each member of the team is encouraged to produce high quality content whilst collaborating with colleagues to achieve the common goal of driving data strategy and providing oversight of data management plans across the whole of Credit Suisse Group. An individual will be joining a team that is very open where knowledge sharing, and mutual support is actively encouraged. Data Strategy and Architecture team sets the data strategy, frameworks and data architecture standards for the bank. The team partners with CDO teams in divisions and functions to simplify bank’s data architecture. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values
This position offers remote working opportunities for an agreed amount of days per week.
The right fit will bring equivalent experience in strategy and architecture, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to collaborate with a diverse range of audience across business and technology to drive the execution of data strategy towards simplifying the data architecture.
- Proven experience of least 5 years’ experience within Investment / Private Banking
- Proven track record of working within a data related environment, involving frameworks definition, data architecture design and change delivery
- Result oriented, proactive approach to managing workload, taking ownership of tasks and issues and seeing them through to completion within allotted timeframes
- Comfortable in handling ambiguity and ability to craft new concepts, initiatives and approaches from scratch
- Ability to apply a logical and detail oriented analytical thought process to resolving issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (presentation, interpersonal); Experience of distilling key messages for senior key partners.
- Demeanor to challenge, influence and drive progress working with groups with differing priorities.
- Phenomenal teammate, working across a broad set of peers and as part of a distributed team.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment under tight timeframes.
Desirable
- Domain expertise in one of the following areas - Private Banking, Risk, Compliance or Finance
- Familiarity with Enterprise Data Management Toolset (Collibra, DQIM, IDQ)
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value varied perspectives.
Your new employer
Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.
We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.
Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.
Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding considering of employment qualified individuals with criminal histories and prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.