Senior Manager (Enterprise Data Architect)-Information Technology, CEO's Office
The Securities and Futures Commission (Hong Kong's securities regulator) seeks an Enterprise Data Architect to define and govern its enterprise data architecture — data platforms, information models, integration, metadata, data quality and governance — enabling analytics, machine learning and generative AI. Core skills: data architecture, modelling, ETL/ELT, APIs, cloud/hybrid platforms.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Quarry Bay, Eastern District
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Data Architecture, Information Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture or Data Engineering
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science or a related discipline
- Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and architectures
- Deep knowledge of enterprise information modelling, data domains, metadata management, data warehousing and data integration
- Strong understanding of relational and non-relational technologies, APIs, ETL/ELT and modern data-engineering patterns
- Experience establishing architecture principles, standards and governance processes
- Good understanding of catalogue, lineage, quality, observability and governance tools
- Experience designing secure and scalable data environments across cloud, on-premises and hybrid platforms
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Nice to have
- Exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning, generative AI or related data-enabled technologies
- Relevant professional certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP or Microsoft Azure certifications
- Experience in financial services, financial regulation, regulatory technology or another highly regulated environment
Full description
Ref.: SFC/SM/EDA/IT/CEOO/261016
The Securities and Futures Commission is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to shape its enterprise data foundation and establish the architecture through which trusted data can be governed, integrated, shared and used across the organisation.
The role will translate the SFC’s Data & AI strategy into a practical target architecture and roadmap spanning enterprise data platforms, information models, integration, metadata, data quality and governance capabilities.
This is a strategic and hands-on architecture role for someone with deep data expertise who can establish durable foundations for analytics, machine learning, generative AI and a more data-enabled regulator. Data architecture is the core requirement, while AI-enabling architecture experience would be a strong advantage.
Duties & Responsibilities:Enterprise Data Strategy and Architecture
- Define and maintain the SFC’s enterprise data architecture strategy, principles, standards and roadmap.
- Develop and govern the enterprise information model, data domain architecture and target-state data landscape.
- Establish architecture patterns for structured, semi-structured and unstructured data.
- Set standards for data modelling, integration, metadata, quality and lifecycle management.
- Ensure architecture decisions support regulatory objectives, business needs, governance requirements and enterprise technology strategy.
Data Platforms and AI Enablement
- Lead architecture design and evolution of enterprise data platforms, analytical environments, metadata services and integration capabilities.
- Ensure the enterprise data architecture provides a robust foundation for analytics, machine learning, generative AI and future data-driven capabilities.
- Establish reusable patterns for data ingestion, transformation, APIs, data products and access.
- Design metadata, catalogue, lineage and data-quality capabilities that improve discoverability and trust.
- Evaluate emerging data and AI-enabling technologies based on business fit, security, resilience and cost effectiveness.
- Define architectural approaches for semantic models, reference data and governed knowledge sources that support analytics, search and AI-enabled use.
Architecture Governance and Delivery
- Lead data architecture governance and provide architecture assurance for Data & AI initiatives.
- Partner with business divisions, infrastructure, Information Security and governance teams to ensure coherent end-to-end solutions.