Director, Data Architecture

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner @ Cetera Financial Group | Technical Recruitment

We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future.

What you will do :

Own end-to-end accountability for data integrity—from initial creation through to final consumption—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and trustworthiness across all data assets and systems.

Lead the definition, development, and governance of

enterprise data architecture standards , patterns, and principles

Create and maintain a

Common Vocabulary

that standardizes key data concepts across domains

Identify and define

Authoritative Data Sources

for critical business entities and metrics

Design and document

end-to-end Data Lineage

from source systems through transformation to business reporting

Architect integrated and connected data flows across ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers

Design, evolve, and maintain the organization’s enterprise data models , including :

3NF Integrated Models

for Operational Data Stores (ODS)

Dimensional Models

for reporting, dashboards, and analytics

Logical Data Models

that reflect shared business understanding and support semantic layer development

Define and justify appropriate

data repository architectures

(e.g., ODS, data marts, data lakes, data warehouses) aligned with business needs

Ensure scalability, reusability, and adaptability of data models and platform designs

Collaborate closely with engineers, modelers, data governance, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure adoption and alignment

Apply

modern architecture methodologies

such as :

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Data Mesh principles

(e.g., federated domain ownership, self-serve data infrastructure)

Influence data platform and tool decisions (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica)

Contribute to metadata management and data catalog strategy

Serve as a mentor and technical leader for other architects, engineers, and modelers

Support enterprise data governance and stewardship programs

Partner with data privacy and information security functions on architecture for data protection

Participate in architecture review boards, data councils, and strategic planning forums

Contribute to vendor assessments, platform migrations, and proof-of-concept evaluations

What you need to have :

Bachelor’s degree

in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum of 12 years

of experience in enterprise data architecture or advanced data engineering

Proven track record of leading data architecture for complex, large-scale organizations

Expert-level knowledge of

data modeling

across 3NF, dimensional, and logical domains

Strong understanding of

metadata, lineage, and authoritative source management

Experience in architecting

cloud-based data ecosystems

(e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)

Deep familiarity with

data integration patterns , including ELT / ETL, data virtualization, APIs, and real-time streaming

Proficiency in applying

modern architectural approaches

(DDD, Data Mesh, Agile, etc.)

Ability to align architectural vision with business strategy and value drivers

Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and business executives

Proven ability to lead cross-functional design efforts in complex environments

Experience with

data governance frameworks

and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)

What will really catch our eye :

Experience in

financial services ,

wealth management , or other regulated industries

Familiarity with

data privacy

and

regulatory compliance

(e.g., GDPR, SEC, FINRA)

Background in

enterprise information architecture

or

data product thinking

Experience in

data platform selection ,

cloud migration , or

enterprise data strategy

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $219,000 - $320,000 plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations.

About Us

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and / or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and / or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and / or federal law.

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