Senior Manager, Databricks Architect, AI&Data, FS

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The opportunity

The EY Financial Services AI & Data team is growing and developing unique advisory propositions aligned to market needs. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead the development of our Data Engineering capability with an initial focus on Databricks. This is a senior architecture role requiring a track record of delivering data transformation programs in the Financial Services sector.

The AI & Data practice works with clients to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in three core areas that work closely together:

• Data Architecture & Engineering – next generation data solution design and implementation
• Data Management & Strategy – Data Strategy, Data Governance, Analytics Target Operating Model Design and Data Office/CDO support
• Data Science and Information Analysis – designing, building and integrating ML/AI solutions to drive insight, efficiency and automation, plus modern data visualization and reporting

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture solutions using Databricks on Azure
• Architect and optimize data pipelines for structured and unstructured financial data, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance
• Demonstrate experience in standing up and operationalizing Databricks platforms, including workspace setup, cluster configuration, and CI/CD integration
• Lead and execute large-scale lift-and-shift data migrations from legacy platforms to Databricks, with minimal disruption and high data fidelity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, Basel III, MiFID II)
• Drive adoption of Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and MLflow for advanced analytics and ML use cases
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data engineers and analysts across financial domains (risk, trading, compliance)
• Establish best practices for data governance, lineage, and metadata management within the Databricks environment
• Translate business needs into robust data products that support real-time decision-making and predictive modeling
• Lead performance tuning, cost optimization, and security hardening of Databricks on Azure

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A track record of delivering large Databricks data transformations and relevant Databricks industry certifications
• A deep understanding of Financial Services to develop AI, Data and Analytics solutions
• Experience building high-performing teams and strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of emerging technology trends including cloud-based technologies and advanced data technologies
• Ability to deliver across multiple engagements, manage client expectations, and handle commercial aspects, quality and risk
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage large cross-functional projects
• Analytical problem-solving skills to translate complex problems into workable solutions
• Strong storytelling, communication, presentation, and business writing skills, with ability to liaise with technical and business contacts
• Previous consulting experience is valued
• A university degree (2:1 or equivalent) or outstanding alternative qualifications

What We Look For

We are seeking highly motivated individuals passionate about AI, Data and Analytics who want to help clients become truly data-driven. If you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organization, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice, and operate in a complex sector, our AI & Data team wants to hear from you.

What Working At EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive Total Rewards scheme, flexible working options, and career development opportunities. EY supports flexible benefits (holidays, health and wellbeing, insurance, savings, discounts) and provides:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaged colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Flexibility to handle your role effectively

About EY: EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, dedicated to building a better working world. We provide training, opportunities and creative freedom to help you grow and succeed. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

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