Director of Data Engineering & Analytics

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Data Engineering & Analytics will define and execute the enterprise data strategy across the Bank. This position will lead the implementation of Microsoft Azure services (laaS and PaaS), M365 integrations, MS Azure DevOps integrations, APIs to other cloud vendor platforms as the unified data platform and oversees data migration from legacy core banking systems into Microsoft ecosystems. This role will also focus on building internal data capabilities, establishing governance frameworks, and empowering business leaders with actionable insights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• To oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied.
• Partnering with senior IT leadership, evangelize data analytics and insights, getting buy in and building the data analytics and insights function.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify analytics needs and provide support for data-related projects
• Oversee the design and implementation of data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Utilize and implement advanced analytics techniques such as GenAI (CoPilot, OpenAI) and machine learning to uncover trends and insights
• Develop and implement data analytics strategies that align with business objectives
• Leading the enterprise roll out of Microsoft Azure, MS Fabric, Azure DevOps, and other cloud services
• Managing end- to-end migrations to Azure, Power BI, and other cloud services
• Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the Bank by managing licensing costs and maintaining Vendor relationships
• Building and mentoring a high-performance team of data professionals
• Establishing data governance, security, and advanced analytics
• Driving a data-first mindset throughout the Bank
• Manages the hiring, daily activities, coaching, evaluating and counseling of reporting staff
• Maintains current knowledge of internal risk controls and loss prevention, including reporting of suspicious or unusual customer activity per Bank policy, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel
• Maintains current knowledge and complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and all established Bank policies and procedures, including internal audit controls related to department operations, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel
• Maintains current knowledge of all rules, regulations, and laws as they apply to BSA/OFAC/USA Patriot Act/CIP/AML, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel