Senior Manager, Financial Services, Data Engineering / Modelling Lead, AI&D, Technology & Trans[...]

DELOITTE LLP
Manchester
3 days ago
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Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious AI & Data projects?


Technology & Transformation: How do you make intelligent, future-proof decisions in a world where change is the one constant? That's exactly what you'll help our clients to do. You'll build trusted relationships with business stakeholders - and use the most exciting new technologies available - to create data-driven programmes that transform their organisations. Your advice will help clients position their organisations to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.


Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.


What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,foster inclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.


Connect to your opportunity

We are seeking highly experienced and accomplished Business Data Modellers to join our rapidly growing Data Architecture practice. As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing data models for our diverse portfolio of clients across Financial Services. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust and scalable data models.


Your role

We are seeking experienced Data Modellers to collaborate with clients and internal Deloitte teams, designing and implementing data models that drive significant business outcomes. You will play a key role in delivering large, complex data initiatives across multiple functional groups within a fast-paced environment.


In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Lead and deliver data modelling projects: You will lead and manage teams, overseeing all aspects of the data modelling lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to design, and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain data models: You will create and maintain high-quality data models using various methodologies (e.g., dimensional modelling, data vault, entity-relationship modelling), ensuring alignment with business needs and technical architecture.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders: You will work closely with business stakeholders and cross functional project teams (e.g., business analysts, data engineers, architects, testers) to understand business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide thought leadership: You will contribute to the development of innovative data solutions, sharing your expertise and best practices with clients and colleagues.
  • Mentor junior team members: You will guide and mentor junior consultants, fostering their professional development and contributing to a positive team environment.
  • Contribute to proposal development: You will participate in the development of proposals for new business opportunities, showcasing your expertise and understanding of client needs.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends: You will continuously learn and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of data technologies and methodologies.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

  • Strong business acumen in Financial Services industry (with experience in one or more sectors incl. Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance or Asset Management) and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Experience managing and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Strong understanding of various data modelling methodologies (e.g., dimensional modelling, data vault).
  • Experience with data warehousing, data lakes, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure).
  • Proficiency in SQL and data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, Power Designer).
  • Understanding of data governance principles and best practices, including data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage tracking.

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.


Engineering, AI and Data

We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients' organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.


Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.


Connect with your colleagues

"The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Human Capital, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors." - Sophia, Technology & Transformation


"What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte's clients include many of the world's largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of." - Dan, Technology & Transformation


Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London or Manchester with hybrid working.


At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.


Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.


We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.


Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.


Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.


Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers


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