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As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future.\nAt Davy, you are the difference.\nEstablished in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.\nOur culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.\nAbout the role\nAn exciting opportunity has opened up as a Head of Data Platform and Data Engineering in the Data and Analytics Team. Reporting to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO), the Head of Data Platform and Data Engineering is the end-to-end owner of the enterprise data platform (Snowflake), accountable for the data foundations that serve the firm and is responsible for growing the Data Engineering function.\nIn the role, the successful candidate will:\nOwn the Snowflake platform at enterprise level. Full accountability for platform strategy, architecture, performance, cost management, security and roadmap.\nSet and govern data architecture. Define the target-state enterprise data architecture and the standards, patterns and design authority that govern how data is modelled, integrated and consumed across the firm.\nLead data engineering delivery. Build and run high-quality, resilient pipelines serving Finance, Risk, Analytics and the Wealth Management front office - including regulatory reporting data flows aligned to BCBS 239 principles of accuracy, completeness and timeliness.\nDeliver AI-ready data. Ensure the platform provides governed, well-documented, high-quality data products that AI and machine learning use cases can use safely.\nLead the Data Engineering team with responsibility for the engineering standards, tooling, reusable patterns, career paths and ways of working in order to deliver business outcomes.\nManage senior stakeholders. Act as the trusted platform partner with key stakeholders across the firm including Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations, Investment Management and Wealth Management, translating their data needs into platform commitments. \nVendor Management - own commercial and delivery relationships with Snowflake and the wider platform vendor and partner ecosystem, ensuring value for money and delivery accountability.\nRequirements\nAbout you\nWe are looking for someone with the following background and skills:\nDegree or postgraduate qualification in a numerate or quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Management Science, Information Management, Economics) or equivalent industry experience.\nTrack record of leading data platform and data engineering functions in financial services. Experience in wealth management, asset management, private banking or insurance strongly preferred.\nExpertise in Snowflake (or an equivalent cloud data platform) at enterprise scale, including cost, security and performance management.\nProven enterprise data architecture capability including definition of target state, development of roadmap and leadership of design authority.\nExperience delivering data products and regulatory reporting requirements for key functions including Finance, Risk and Operations. \nDemonstrated experience making data “AI-ready” - data products, quality frameworks, metadata and lineage that AI use cases can build on.\nExperience in leading and developing teams including development of data engineering capability and career path.\nStrong stakeholder and vendor management experience is an essential capability for the role holder.\nStrong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to take initiative and manage priorities effectively. Experience with Agile frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies. \nEnsure compliance with data privacy, ethics and regulatory requirements with a strong focus on embedding Responsible AI principles.\nBenefits\nWhat we offer\nAt Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.\nHealth and Wellbeing\nPsychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.\nReward and Recognition\nWe offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.\nGrowth and Development\nOur award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.\nPositive Workplace\nOur workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.\nValues and Culture\nExceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.\nImportant Information\nDavy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.\nAppointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.\nWhere agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. 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