SVP of Data Management & Analytics

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $40.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

Enterprise Data Management and Reporting

Responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise data strategy that promote the growth of core reporting capabilities, identifying synergies between different teams in the organization to suggest proper platforms for data management and different types of reports.

Business Intelligence (B.I.): Presents business cases to the executive team that clearly articulate the value and necessity of well-designed data marts. Leads efforts to bring new and innovative Business Intelligence and reporting capabilities to the Bank's decision makers. Engages with customers to understand business needs and deliver value add solutions. Develops and presents business cases to secure executive business case approval for product strategy, plans, and product requirements. Functions as a Business Intelligence solutions and reporting platform expert and works closely with key stakeholders to develop and deliver solutions to enhance data delivery.

Enterprise Data Management: Responsible for leading the data management strategy, implementation and oversight of data warehouse(s) aligned with business needs. Responsible for enterprise-wide data infrastructure design, balancing optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors

Master Data Management & Data Governance: Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities for the organization. Expected to take a leadership role in data governance and the alignment to MDM and other data management strategies.

Data Integration: Responsible for architecting, developing and supporting data systems integrations and ETL.

Data Management Consolidation: Leads strategy and execution for data migrations and consolidation of data platforms as appropriate.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defines roles, responsibilities and duties for team members. Leads team to deliver high quality solutions on time. Resolves personnel conflicts or escalates to management if needed. Completes annual reviews for each direct report. Provides strategic and technical guidance and mentoring to staff members.
• Works closely with the Agile Management Office, Product Teams and District Associations (our customer banks) to define deliverables and coordinate staff resources for initiatives.
• Responsible for strategic direction of Enterprise Data and Data Automation Programs. Ensures that Enterprise Data and automation solutions are technically sound. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to performance, scalability, data quality, EDM Compliance, and support of delivery of business objectives.
• Sets the strategic direction and oversees the design and implementation efforts for the Enterprise Data solutions, including designing, building, and maintaining the information management infrastructure to support business analysis (requirements gathering, Data Modeling, Reporting, etc.); ensures that Enterprise Data team develops scalable and maintainable solutions to meet business objectives; and maintains balance between architecture requirements, efficiency of data delivery, and business requirements.
• Sets the strategic direction and oversees the design, implementation, and processes related to data integration and ETL.
• Works with heads of business departments, senior IT leadership, and executive management to make sure the reporting and automation needs across organization are met and are aligned with our data strategy.
• Responsible for making sure that sufficient technical documentation (all Phases) is produced.
• Responsible for ensuring all technical activities conform to Business System Development Standards and General Computer Controls.
• Provides recommendations around product strategic direction and road map, including but not limited to Feature Utilization and Customization; Licensing; and Resource Planning.

Skills:

Proficiency with warehousing tools, architecture, database languages and applications (such as SQL Server, DB2 and iSeries). Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI and MicroStrategy.

Exhibit excellent communication, listening, presentation and writing skills. Extensive experience in working with logical and physical data models in complex, multi-application environments. Understanding of most aspects of designing and constructing data architectures, operational data stores, and data marts. Must be adept at integrating disparate information, correlating data, and understanding data trends. Extensive experience of working with different business units to achieve consensus on conflicting priorities.

Security & Compliance Functions:

• Help ensure that IT resources (data, applications and infrastructure) are kept secure from unauthorized access and use.
• Report any security related concerns to senior IT Management.
• Participate in ongoing security related training as approved by management.
• Keep informed of and follow Standards and Procedures as presented in the ITS&P and the FCBT General Computer Controls.
• Work with IT compliance to ensure all assigned operational compliance responsibilities are carried out in an efficient manner and report any compliance concerns to senior IT Management.
• Exercise reasonable care in maintaining the confidentiality of FCBT's information and use of such information for FCBT's business purposes only.

What You Bring to the Team:

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of hybrid work design.

It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, related area or equivalent experience. At least ten (10) years of experience working in enterprise data management and BI. At least seven (7) years' experience developing and leading strategic initiatives, defining business aligned reporting needs, analyzing Business Intelligence solutions and delivering company-wide enterprise data warehouse capabilities.

Must have experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise data warehouse and cloud-based data lake solutions that include data lake cloud cost management, developing business cases, requirements gathering, advanced data analytics, report design, user training and ongoing maintenance and support. Experience developing Data Models based on business requirements. Must have experience in analyzing and optimizing clou based data lake platforms.

At least seven (7) years leading technical teams with a proven track record of success. Experience communicating with all levels of the organization and presenting to Executive staff.

Preferred experience with Databricks, medallion architecture, and leading a data management team within a financial services organization.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fertility benefit and parental leave plan
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can't personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

A/EOE/M/F/D/V

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