New York Life Insurance Co

Corporate Vice President - Data Architect

New York Life Insurance Co$147K — $211K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Architect for large-scale enterprise solutions, focusing on agile practices.
  • Deep understanding of modern data architecture including data lakes, warehouses, and quality management.
  • Strong background in Operational Data Stores and experience with Oracle, Postgres, and MySQL.
  • Proficiency in cloud architecture, particularly AWS tools like Amazon RDS and S3.
  • Expertise in data integration and processing techniques with experience in CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable logical and physical data models for enterprise solutions.
  • Develop data management frameworks to maintain data integrity and security.
  • Collaborate with Data Product Managers and engineers to translate business needs into data solutions.
  • Create and maintain designs for current state data capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations.

Benefits

  • Leave programs and adoption assistance options.
  • Student loan repayment programs.
  • Comprehensive benefits package allowing for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94704

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Business Unit

Technology, Data, AI and Ventures (TDAV)

Corporate Vice President - Data Architect

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Senior Data Architect to design and execute our company's modern data management strategy. As a key member of Enterprise Data team, you will collaborate with Data Product Owners, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and end-users to reimagine, design, and build the next generation of cloud-based insurance solutions using cutting-edge technologies like AWS, APIs, and AI.

What You'll Do:
  • Design scalable and efficient Logical and Physical data models for enterprise data products storage solutions and lines of businesses
  • Design operational and analytical data models
  • Develop data management frameworks and standards to ensure data integrity, quality, and security.
  • Works closely with Data Product Managers, Value Stream architects, Data engineers to understand the business problems, desired outcomes using data strategy and translating these requirements into data solutions.
  • Create and maintain inventory and designs of current state data capabilities
  • Ensure alignment of data models with end-to-end data architecture including performance tuning to adhere to SLAs.
  • Demonstrated experience as a change agent, successfully leading and implementing organizational change initiatives that drive transformation and improve business outcomes.
  • Identify and frame opportunities for consolidation / simplification of legacy technologies, data stores, and applications.
  • Build subject matter expertise to be able to answer business questions as well as support new initiatives from a data knowledge perspective
  • Enforce data governance policies and procedures as part of the data model
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in data management.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the existing data infrastructure.
  • Ensure data solutions comply with relevant data privacy and security regulations.
  • Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information.


What You'll Bring:
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Architect for large-scale enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on agile practices.
  • Deep understanding of modern data architecture, including experience with data lakes, data warehouses, data marts, relational and dimensional modeling, data quality, and master data management.
  • Strong background in Operational Data Stores, Dimensional Modeling, and supporting application data architecture. Experience with Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, and understanding of best practice architectural concepts for relational data models.
  • Experience in designing, deploying, and evaluating tools, frameworks, and patterns for scalable data platforms.
  • Extensive experience with industry-leading data platform technologies such as Data Lake, Databricks, Snowflake
  • Experience with database technologies for both structured and unstructured data, ensuring optimal storage and retrieval.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in creating STMs
  • Proficient in cloud architecture and best practices, particularly with AWS Cloud tools such as Amazon RDS, Redshift, AWS DMS, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and more.
  • Proficient in managing large datasets, cloud computing, open-source tools, and optimization techniques.
  • Expertise in overall solution architecture for data platforms built on the cloud.
  • Strong experience in data integration, data processing, data streaming, and message queuing techniques
  • Familiarity with relevant code repository and project tools like GitHub, JIRA, Confluence.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex concepts both technical and business teams.


Desired Skills:
  • Solid understanding of the insurance, wealth management or financial services industry
  • Extensive hands-on development experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure) and Storage services are desirable.
  • Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and frameworks is a plus.
  • Experience supporting AI solutions with data product strategy and enabling solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or an Engineering discipline
  • Certification in data management (structure and unstructured), and/or cloud architecture or engineering a plus
  • Certification in delivery methodologies such as Scaled Agile a plus.


Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $147,500-$211,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94704

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

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Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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