Head of AI Labs Data Acquisition

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Job Code: 12034

Country: GB

City:
London

Skill Category: IT echnology

Job title:
Head of AI Labs Data Acquisition

Role type:
Permanent

Corporate

Title:

Vice President

Department:
Wholesale Data Technology

Location:
London (Hybrid)

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions:
Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit

Data Services is a critical function responsible for delivering comprehensive global data solutions across the Wholesale Division. Operating through a globally distributed model, the team provides essential market and reference data capabilities that underpin the organization's core operations and strategic initiatives.

The team structure comprises highly skilled Data Engineers and Product Owners, complemented by dedicated Project Management professionals. These project managers hold responsibility for executing and delivering complex, high-impact initiatives across the division, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological capabilities.

Working in close collaboration with Global Markets Business, Risk, Finance, and Operations change teams, Data Services maintains strategic partnerships across the organization. The team's effectiveness is built upon strong stakeholder relationships and executive sponsorship within the business lines. Additionally, the function maintains robust partnerships with both internal and external technology partners, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge data solutions that meet evolving business requirements.

This collaborative approach, combined with technical expertise and strategic vision, enables Data Services to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining operational excellence across the global enterprise.

This position is for a technical lead for data acquisition within the AI Labs/Data Lake team. We are seeking a Lead Java Software Engineer to join our Wholesale Data and Operations Technology team. This position will serve as the technical leader for data acquisition processes and will be instrumental in shaping the architecture, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our comprehensive AI Labs/Data Lake platform.

This role demands a seasoned professional who can seamlessly blend hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership capabilities to deliver robust, scalable data solutions that support our organization's analytical and operational requirements.

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of our enterprise-grade Data Lake platform, with particular emphasis on optimizing data ingestion workflows and acquisition methodologies
• Collaborate closely across various business lines to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Build and enhance sophisticated data quality tooling and frameworks to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data throughout the acquisition pipeline
• Architect and implement comprehensive data validation mechanisms, automated quality monitoring systems, and remediation processes that maintain the highest standards of data excellence
• Drive technical initiatives that ensure our data infrastructure remains at the forefront of industry best practices while maintaining the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members while establishing architectural standards that guide development efforts
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements to…