Head of Data Technology
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $171,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudMicroservices
About the role
- Define and execute a comprehensive data technology strategy aligned with the bank’s business and regulatory objectives
- Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of platforms supporting Reference Data, Market Data, Security Data, and related domains
- Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and compliant with data governance and regulatory standards
- Champion modernization initiatives across data platforms and practices
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data engineers, architects, and technical leads
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate leadership that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, accountability, and clear communication
- Drive talent development and succession planning across the data technology organization
- Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and data layers
- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of data platforms
- Promote best practices in data engineering, including modular architecture, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
- Leverage modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other large-scale data technologies to deliver scalable solutions
- Collaborate with infrastructure and middleware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of data platforms
- Drive modernization efforts including cloud adoption, containerization, and microservices architecture
- Ensure data platforms support real-time and batch processing needs across the enterprise
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, technology peers, and enterprise partners to drive alignment and progress
- Partner with risk, compliance, and operations to understand priorities and deliver impactful data solutions
- Act as a liaison between technology and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication
- Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners
- Stay abreast of industry trends in data architecture, analytics, and regulatory technology
- Drive innovation by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance data capabilities
- Lead initiatives to improve data accessibility, reduce operational risk, and enhance decision-making
- Apply SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles to improve delivery efficiency and cross-team collaboration
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in data technology leadership roles
- Proven track record of delivering complex data solutions in a global financial services environment
- Strong understanding of Reference Data, Market Data, Security Data, and data governance principles
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and large-scale data technologies
- Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled agile methodologies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build strong relationships across business, technology, and enterprise functions to drive transformation and modernization
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data architecturedata engineeringdata governancecloud platformsdata warehousingdata lakesreal-time processingbatch processingmodular architecturemetadata management
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilityinnovationstakeholder managementrelationship buildingmentoringcontinuous improvementtalent development
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in related field