Manager - AI & Data, Financial Services

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Manager, AI & Data, Financial Services

Belfast

The EY Financial Services AI & Data Consulting practice is investing in a new, scaled Belfast team to develop unique advisory propositions aligned to fast evolving market needs and demand.

We are currently looking for an exceptional Delivery Lead with strong experience in AI and Data solution design and implementation, driving complex Data Modernisation initiative, with a particular focus on candidates experience in using Databricks.  Joining the Belfast EY AI & Data team in this exciting period of growth will offer a huge variety of opportunity to make a tangible impact to our clients’ businesses, the development of junior colleagues and to your career.

The opportunity

Our AI & Data practice works collaboratively with clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in three core areas which all work closely together:

Data Engineering and Architecture – Focusing on next generation data solution architecture design and implementation

Data Management & Strategy – Supporting our clients with Data Strategy, Data Governance Data and Analytics Target Operating Model Design and wider Data Office and CDO support functions

Advanced Analytics - Working with our clients to design, build and integrate Machine Learning and AI solutions into their core business platforms and processes to drive greater insight and increased process efficiency and automation.

Your key responsibilities

Manage projects and work streams on complex data modernisation programmes with roles likely to include data analysis, solution design, and end to end implementation management. As a Manager, you can expect significant people leadership responsibilities and will face off to senior members of client teams.

Lead multi-disciplined teams that could consist of both EY and client staff to scope, shape and deliver core projects

Manage and track engagement financials and ensure timely billing to clients

Develop our people through coaching, talent development, recruitment and formal performance management

Ensure internal risk and admin processes are adhered to

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, Basel III, MiFID II).

Business development, including supporting RFP responses and development of EY accelerators as well as thought leadership that we issue to the market.

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following:

Demonstrable delivery experience working with a modern Data Management platform, with a particular preference for Databricks.  Your experience can be focused on one or many disciplines including:
architectural design

data migrations

pipeline build and optimisation

best practice governance and controls

advanced analytics use cases

Previous FS experience in one or multiple sectors across:
Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth and Asset Management

Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a diverse set of business and technical stakeholder groups

Ability to lead teams and take accountability for delivery

Leverage automation tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure accurate migration of all data to the new environment, aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements

Demonstratable interest and awareness in emerging technologies

Experience creating new propositions / assets/ solutions and launching these to the market

Hands-on coding experience/strong knowledge in SQL, Python or Scala is preferred

What we look for
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about AI and Data and want to assist clients to become truly data driven organisations. If you think you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organisation, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice,…