Director, Distinguished Architect - Data (Remote)

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Date: Jul 29, 2025

Location: AZ, US NC, US VA, US WA, US NJ, US GA, US PA, US NY, US CA, US CT, US MA, US FL, US UT, US TX, US DE, US IL, US SC, US

Company: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $213,000.00 and $231,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
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Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

SUMMARY:

Jenius Digital Bank is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Director of Data Architecture to lead the design and implementation of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role will oversee the architecture of data platforms, governance frameworks, and AI/ML enablement, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will drive innovation, ensure scalability, and collaborate cross-functionally to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads. 
    • Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. 
    • Oversee the full data lifecycle including ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), metadata management, data quality, lineage, and access control. 
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Security, DevOps, and Enterprise Architecture to deliver cohesive and secure data solutions. 
    • Drive the development of AI/ML infrastructure, including feature stores, model training pipelines, and GenAI/MLOps practices. 
    • Lead and mentor data architects and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field. : 
    • Minimum 12 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, or solution architecture roles.  
    • At least 6 years of hands-on experience building data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.  
    • Experience with AI/ML models and AI/ML platforms such as Vertex AI, MLflow, or similar tools.  
    • Proven experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks, metadata management, and secure access controls.  
    • Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring technical teams and collaborating across business units. 

Nice to Have: 

    • Certifications in GCP Professional Data Engineer/Architect, AWS, or Azure.  
    • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA and their impact on data strategy.

EOE STATEMENT
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