Head of Data Platform and Data Engineering

About Davy

For a century, Davy has thrived through the unique skills of its people, shaping the future while expanding its reach. Founded in 1926, Davy Group is a pivotal player in Ireland's wealth and capital markets, offering diverse services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, SMEs, credit unions, corporations, and institutional investors, both domestic and international.

Our culture centers on three core values: client success, unity as one Davy team, and crafting a proud legacy. Our over 900-strong team collaborates to achieve outstanding client results while fostering professional and personal growth.

Role Overview

We seek a Head of Data Platform and Data Engineering to join our Data and Analytics Team, reporting directly to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer. This leader will own the enterprise-wide Snowflake data platform, ensuring its strategic direction, architecture, performance, security, and cost-efficiency while steering growth within the Data Engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercise enterprise-level ownership of the Snowflake platform, defining its strategy, architecture, operational efficiency, cost control, and security measures.
• Develop and enforce the enterprise-wide data architecture blueprint, establishing standards, design patterns, and governance to unify data modeling, integration, and consumption.
• Lead delivery of robust, high-quality data pipelines serving Finance, Risk, Analytics, Wealth Management, and regulatory reporting aligned with BCBS 239 standards.
• Ensure data products are AI-ready by delivering well-governed, documented, and high-quality datasets suitable for machine learning and AI applications.
• Manage and nurture the Data Engineering team by setting engineering standards, tooling, reusable patterns, and career development paths.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across departments such as Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations, Investment, and Wealth Management to translate data requirements into platform capabilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships including Snowflake and partners, ensuring commercial value and accountable delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a degree or higher qualification in quantitative or numerate disciplines such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven leadership experience of data platform and data engineering functions within financial services, with a preference for backgrounds in wealth management, asset management, private banking, or insurance.
• Advanced expertise in Snowflake or comparable cloud data platforms, including management of cost, security, and performance at enterprise scale.
• Strong capability in enterprise data architecture, including planning, developing roadmaps, and leading design governance.
• Experience in delivering data products and meeting regulatory reporting needs for key functions like Finance, Risk, and Operations.
• Skilled in preparing data for AI usage, encompassing data products, quality control frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing data engineering teams, fostering capability growth and career advancement.
• Competence in managing stakeholders and vendors effectively.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with initiative and prioritization capabilities; familiarity with Agile and continuous improvement methods.
• Commitment to compliance with data privacy, ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and embedding principles of Responsible AI.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, bonus, pension, and additional protections for employees and families.
• Health and wellbeing emphasis with access to Employee Assistance Programs, mental health first aid, and social activities promoting physical and emotional health.
• Flexible working options and benefits allowance tailored to life stages.
• Award-winning learning and development offerings supporting professional and personal growth.
• Diverse, inclusive workplace culture fostering belonging and hybrid work support.
• Values-driven environment committed to teamwork, client success, and legacy building.

Important Information

Davy is committed to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity in background and experience. Candidates not meeting every criterion are still encouraged to apply. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed for the interview process. Appointment depends on eligibility to work in Ireland.

Recruitment agencies will only be engaged through direct communication with our team. Unsolicited CVs from agencies are not accepted for this role.