Tech Consulting - FinTech - AI Finance - Senior

About the role

The AI Finance Senior is a crucial role responsible for supporting the Finance Applications Data Lead in executing the overall data management strategy for finance applications. The successful candidate will leverage their deep expertise in finance applications (planning, reporting, close/consolidation) coupled with deep skills in enterprise data management, data governance, data quality, master data management, Machine Learning, and Generative AI (Gen AI) to support key finance personas.

One of the key responsibilities will focus on developing and implementing our EY AI Finance service offering, with the goal of creating an industry agnostic data model which can be utilized as a starting point and be extended to ensure data consistency and interoperability across finance applications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Lead and the Product Owner for the EY AI Finance solution to ensure that the EY AI Finance Blueprint is designed on a foundation of accurate, consistent, and reliable finance application data architecture, enabling informed decision-making.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Your expertise in specific technology platforms will be crucial in providing in-depth analysis related to implementation, customization, and optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.
• Tailor technology platforms to align with business processes and objectives.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Consistently run and deliver quality client services.
• Drive high-quality work products within expected time frames and on budget.
• Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm that key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Manage expectations of client service delivery.
• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Play an active role in the counselling and mentoring of junior consultants within the organization.
• Support Data Management Strategy Execution, including helping execute the overall data management strategy for finance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-service line teams, including Finance, Managed Services, and Tech Consulting to ensure alignment and integration of finance application data with related data initiatives.
• Define data requirements, data architecture, and data models for finance applications, considering the potential of Machine Learning and Gen AI technologies.
• Lead the design and implementation of an extensible common information model for the FDL Blueprint.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including data dictionaries, entity-relationship diagrams, and data lineage maps.
• Lead the development and implementation of our FDL Blueprint solution offering, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with data scientists and finance SMR's across service lines to identify opportunities for applying Machine Learning and Gen AI techniques to finance applications/personas and extend the FDL.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a robust data governance framework for the FDL.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in Machine Learning, Gen AI, Data Management and Azure technologies and identify and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and insights for finance applications.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and approximately three years of related work experience; or a graduate degree in the same and approximately two years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data management, with at least 1 year focused on finance application data, data modeling, financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data governance, data quality, and master data management.
• Experience with Machine Learning techniques, Gen AI technologies, and Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, MS SQL, Python).
• Knowledge of finance applications including financial modeling (PnL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Proficiency in data integration, data transformation, and data modeling tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting the adoption and implementation of emerging technologies.

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field with relevant experience in finance data management including data modeling and ML.

Pay and benefits

Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.