Senior Data Platform / Data Solutions Lead (Capital Markets)

Matrix Global

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data solutions or systems design
  • Expertise in Capital Markets data, including trade and position data
  • Proficiency with data modeling and architecture at scale
  • Understanding of multiple asset classes like equities and derivatives
  • Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and decision-making
  • Experience in stakeholder management and influencing teams

Responsibilities

  • Define end-to-end data solutions in collaboration with business and tech teams
  • Identify and address gaps and inconsistencies in stakeholder requirements
  • Facilitate cross-team alignment amidst conflicting priorities
  • Conduct data profiling and impact assessments from various sources
  • Analyze trade, position, and lifecycle data across asset classes
  • Establish data mapping standards, business rules, and quality controls
  • Work with engineering to create scalable, production-ready solutions

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity to influence data architecture and platform strategies
  • Engagement with advanced technology and modern data ecosystems
  • Professional growth through shaping large-scale data platforms
  • Key role in a strategic position that drives impactful decisions
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Job Title: Senior Data Platform / Data Solutions Lead (Capital Markets)

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic professional to join our team as a Data Solutions Lead. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, ambiguous environments and enjoys shaping the design and evolution of large-scale data platforms.

You will act as a key thought partner across business and technology teams, driving discussions that define not only what needs to be built, but what should be built.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define end-to-end data solutions, moving beyond requirements gathering into solution design and shaping
  • Challenge assumptions, identify gaps, and resolve inconsistencies across stakeholder inputs
  • Facilitate alignment across teams, especially in situations involving conflicting priorities or viewpoints
  • Perform detailed data profiling, gap analysis, and impact assessments across multiple source systems
  • Analyze trade, position, and lifecycle event data across various asset classes
  • Define and implement data mapping standards, business rules, data lineage, and data quality controls
  • Evaluate and recommend data models and architectural approaches
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready solutions
  • Influence target-state architecture, platform strategy, and operating model design
  • Drive structured discussions to enable decision-making in complex environments

Technology Environment

You will operate within a modern data ecosystem that includes:

  • Capital markets trade and position data
  • Apache Kafka
  • Databricks
  • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
  • Dremio
  • SQL
  • JSON-based data structures
  • Large-scale data processing, reconciliation, and analytics workflows

Core Capabilities

  • Ability to navigate complex discussions with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and data inconsistencies quickly
  • Capability to translate complex data problems into clear, actionable solutions
  • Structured thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus
  • Mindset of a trusted advisor rather than a pure execution-oriented resource

Required Experience

  • Strong experience working with Capital Markets data (trade, position, lifecycle events)
  • Exposure to multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives)
  • Proven background in data modeling, data architecture, or advanced data analysis in large-scale environments

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