Data Architect (Commercial Banking / AML) - APAC -EPL

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Architect tolead the design, build, and governance ofenterprise data platforms supportingCommercial & Corporate Banking, with a strong focus on AML,financial crime,and regulatory data. This role spans multiple APAC markets and requiresahands-on architect who can drive end-to-end delivery, from greenfield buildsto operationalisation. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Architecture & Platform Design - Architect and implement Data Lakehouse solutions on cloudplatforms (AWS / Azure / GCP). - Design end-to-end data ecosystems covering ingestion,storage, modelling, analytics, andgovernance. - Define data standards, blueprints, and referencearchitectures across the organisation. - Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data environmentsaligned to banking and AMLrequirements. 2. Engineering & Delivery - Lead ground-up platform builds, taking projects fromconcept to production. - Oversee data engineering streams, including pipelines,orchestration, quality, lineage, andmetadata. - Support integration of AI/ML tools into the data platform. - Work across multiple project streams and client groupswithin a broader program. 3. Analytics & Consumption Layer - Partner with analytics teams to ensure data models supportBI, reporting, AML monitoring, andregulatory use cases. - Understand end-to-end flows from source systems -> datalakehouse -> analytics. 4. Data Governance & Operating Model - Implement and maintain data governance frameworks,including stewardship, lineage, and qualitycontrols. - Support ongoing client environment maintenance,architecture enhancements, and governancecompliance. 5. Stakeholder Management - Communicate effectively with business, technology, andregional leadership. - Translate complex architecture into clear businessoutcomes.- Influence decision-making across cross -functional teams. 6. Regional Scope - Work across multiple APAC markets including Thailand,Korea, Japan, Myanmar, India, and thePhilippines. - Understand regional variations in data, regulation, andinfrastructure. - Travel required once per quarter or less. 7. Broader Architecture & Integration - Contribute beyond data architecture into cloudarchitecture, integration patterns, and enterpriseservices. - Support the setup and operation of cloud environments,including IAM, networking, and security. Ideal Candidate Profile Experience - 10+ years in data architecture, data engineering, orenterprise data roles.- Strong exposure to Commercial / Corporate Banking andAML / Financial Crime data domains. - Proven track record delivering large-scale, multi-streamdata programs. - Experience working in regional APAC environments.TechnicalSkills- Data Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Iceberg, Hudi). - Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical). - ETL/ELT tools, orchestration frameworks, streamingtechnologies. - Data governance, metadata management, lineage tools. - Understanding of AI/ML data integration.Soft Skills - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. - Ability to operate in complex, multi-country environments. - Comfortable leading both engineering-heavy and governance -heavy workstreams. Why This Role Is Unique - Regional APAC ownership across six markets. - Mix of AML domain, cloud transformation, and greenfielddata platform build. - Opportunity to shape the data strategy for a major bankingclient. - Broad architectural scope beyond data - cloud, integration, and enterprise services. If you would like to know more aboutthis role, do drop me amessage or you can alternatively drop me an emailstated below. latha@dhc.com.sg By submitting an application or yourresume, you are deemedto have consented to Dynamic Human Capital Pte Ltdcollecting, using anddisclosing your personal data for the purposes stated inour privacy notice(https://dhc.com.sg/privacy-policy). You acknowledge thatyou have read,understood, and agree with the terms in our privacy notice. Under the revised EmploymentAgencies Licence Condition 5(b),employment agencies (EAs) are required tocollect the personal data (e.g., NRIC,FIN) of applicants referred to employersfor permanent or contract job positionsof at least 6 months with a fixedmonthly salary of $3,300 and above. PDPArequirements on collection, use anddisclosure of personal data are notapplicable to EAs that are collecting suchinformation, as it is a regulatoryrequirement. https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/submit-quarterlyreferral-and-placement/are-employmentagencies-allowed-to-collect-personal-data We regret to inform you that onlyshortlisted candidates willbe notified. All applications will be treated withthe strictest confidence. Latha M Senior Researcher Dynamic Human Capital Pte Ltd, 2 Kallang Avenue #03-08 CT HubSingapore 339407 EA License No: 12C6253 |RegistrationNo: R1987570