Cetera Financial Group
Overview
Director, Data Architecture role at Cetera Financial Group. Lead enterprise-wide data transformation, design and govern the full data architecture to ensure data is connected, trusted, and ready to drive business value. Establish design patterns and standards for scalable, governed, and insight-ready data. Requires hands-on technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical and executive stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and must be located near offices in San Diego, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Dallas, TX.
What you will do
Lead the definition, development, and governance of enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and principles
Create and maintain a common vocabulary that standardizes key data concepts across domains
Identify and define authoritative data sources for critical business entities and metrics
Design and document end-to-end data lineage from source systems through transformation to business reporting
Architect integrated and connected data flows across ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers
Design, evolve, and maintain the organization’s enterprise data models, including 3NF integrated models for ODS, dimensional models for reporting, and logical data models
Define data repository architectures (e.g., ODS, data marts, data lakes, data warehouses) aligned with business needs
Ensure scalability, reusability, and adaptability of data models and platform designs
Collaborate with engineers, modelers, data governance, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure adoption and alignment
Apply modern architecture methodologies such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Data Mesh principles
Influence data platform and tool decisions (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica)
Contribute to metadata management and data catalog strategy
Mentor and lead other architects, engineers, and modelers
Support enterprise data governance and stewardship programs
Partner with data privacy and information security on architecture for data protection
Participate in architecture review boards, data councils, and strategic planning forums
Contribute to vendor assessments, platform migrations, and proof-of-concept evaluations
What you need to have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise data architecture or advanced data engineering
Proven track record of leading data architecture for complex, large-scale organizations
Expert-level knowledge of data modeling across 3NF, dimensional, and logical domains
Strong understanding of metadata, lineage, and authoritative source management
Experience in architecting cloud-based data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)
Deep familiarity with data integration patterns, including ELT/ETL, data virtualization, APIs, and real-time streaming
Proficiency in applying modern architectural approaches (DDD, Data Mesh, Agile, etc.)
Ability to align architectural vision with business strategy and value drivers
Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and business executives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional design efforts in complex environments
Experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
What will really catch our eye
Experience in financial services, wealth management, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SEC, FINRA)
Background in enterprise information architecture or data product thinking
Experience in data platform selection, cloud migration, or enterprise data strategy
Compensation The salary range for this role is $219,000 - $320,000 plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Ranges may differ by location due to cost of labor considerations.
What we give you in return We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time roles, including:
Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Mental health benefits access for employees and families
20+ days of PTO, paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
401(k) with company contribution (up to 5%), plus access to a financial professional
Paid parental leave
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options
EAP, LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more
About Cetera Financial Group Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering objective financial advice nationwide through trusted financial advisors and institutions. Cetera offers independent and institutional advisory services, technology, and practice-management support. The network includes Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists.
Equal Employment Opportunity Cetera Financial Group is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal law.
Agency notice Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact preferred agency partners if additional options are required.
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Director, Data Architecture role at Cetera Financial Group. Lead enterprise-wide data transformation, design and govern the full data architecture to ensure data is connected, trusted, and ready to drive business value. Establish design patterns and standards for scalable, governed, and insight-ready data. Requires hands-on technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical and executive stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and must be located near offices in San Diego, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Dallas, TX.
What you will do
Lead the definition, development, and governance of enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and principles
Create and maintain a common vocabulary that standardizes key data concepts across domains
Identify and define authoritative data sources for critical business entities and metrics
Design and document end-to-end data lineage from source systems through transformation to business reporting
Architect integrated and connected data flows across ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers
Design, evolve, and maintain the organization’s enterprise data models, including 3NF integrated models for ODS, dimensional models for reporting, and logical data models
Define data repository architectures (e.g., ODS, data marts, data lakes, data warehouses) aligned with business needs
Ensure scalability, reusability, and adaptability of data models and platform designs
Collaborate with engineers, modelers, data governance, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure adoption and alignment
Apply modern architecture methodologies such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Data Mesh principles
Influence data platform and tool decisions (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica)
Contribute to metadata management and data catalog strategy
Mentor and lead other architects, engineers, and modelers
Support enterprise data governance and stewardship programs
Partner with data privacy and information security on architecture for data protection
Participate in architecture review boards, data councils, and strategic planning forums
Contribute to vendor assessments, platform migrations, and proof-of-concept evaluations
What you need to have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise data architecture or advanced data engineering
Proven track record of leading data architecture for complex, large-scale organizations
Expert-level knowledge of data modeling across 3NF, dimensional, and logical domains
Strong understanding of metadata, lineage, and authoritative source management
Experience in architecting cloud-based data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)
Deep familiarity with data integration patterns, including ELT/ETL, data virtualization, APIs, and real-time streaming
Proficiency in applying modern architectural approaches (DDD, Data Mesh, Agile, etc.)
Ability to align architectural vision with business strategy and value drivers
Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and business executives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional design efforts in complex environments
Experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
What will really catch our eye
Experience in financial services, wealth management, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SEC, FINRA)
Background in enterprise information architecture or data product thinking
Experience in data platform selection, cloud migration, or enterprise data strategy
Compensation The salary range for this role is $219,000 - $320,000 plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Ranges may differ by location due to cost of labor considerations.
What we give you in return We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time roles, including:
Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Mental health benefits access for employees and families
20+ days of PTO, paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
401(k) with company contribution (up to 5%), plus access to a financial professional
Paid parental leave
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options
EAP, LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more
About Cetera Financial Group Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering objective financial advice nationwide through trusted financial advisors and institutions. Cetera offers independent and institutional advisory services, technology, and practice-management support. The network includes Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists.
Equal Employment Opportunity Cetera Financial Group is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal law.
Agency notice Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact preferred agency partners if additional options are required.
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