Data Architect - Corporate

Do you enjoy travelling and meeting people in different lands and cultures? Do you enjoy learning new languages? Do you want to part of a fast growth company, headquartered in Toronto?
Well read on!
Our client, a major player in the mining industry has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Data Architect. Using your ability to speak Spanish and English, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with people from around the world!
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Data Architect will work with business and technology units to design (vision, business goals, topology, methodology, hierarchical structure, process flows, and general security), design principles, and data standards.
The integration of the components must be viewed from the overall business process perspective as well as the IT and Data Governance perspective.
Business objectives, systems (and their functionality), data flows, accounting requirements, audit requirements, and SOX controls must all integrate seamlessly to provide the end-to-end systems that correctly process, measure, and report on Yamana Gold's business.
The Data Architect works collaboratively with other Architects, Analysts, Developers, Testers, and Business SMEs throughout the corporation to ensure that the data flows and stores are controlled and correct, and that the representation of data is accurate and consistent.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs high quality, well-architected data models and processes that are strategically aligned, meet business requirements, are applicable to the data lifecycle and make appropriate use of technologies
Responsible for design, development, maintenance and documentation of data flows for scheduled and straight-through processing
Executes data model and database code reviews and provides constructive feedback and follow-up actions
Takes initiative to modernize legacy non-standard models, processes, and implementations
Provide estimates and/or alternatives to Project Managers related to business and technology impact of designs put forth
Participate in the project lifecycle, providing data architectural guidance
Accurately analyze current state and future state business need, to relate all solutions to existing technology standards and Division policies, and to translate the analysis into solutions that meet business requirements and are cost-effective to implement.
Design all data solutions in alignment with Audit, Region, or SOX policies and procedures
Publicize data tools that reinforce data standards and data stewardship
Develop standards for data interchange and data management.
Work with senior business and technical personnel to deliver a robust scalable architecture that meets the business goals of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Business Administration; supplemented with one or more courses in current technology
Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years' work experience in the IT field
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
Handle highly confidential information/material
Works well both alone or in a team setting
Understands investment market and reference data, financial data, and data management best practices
Understands existing and new business process requirements and makes recommendations for new technology adoption where appropriate
Technical Skills:
3-5 years' technical experience in data management field (data architecture, design and modeling)
Overall knowledge and expertise in data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data standards, and metadata management best practices. Experience defining and implementing data governance structure and/or components of that structure
Storage Array Network environment experience
Virtual server and desktop environment management
Must be proficient in MS Office suite.
Personal Characteristics (Soft Skills)/Working Conditions
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese
Ability to communicate orally and written in a professional manner
Strong customer service skills, teaming skills, training and the ability to collaborate within a cross functional team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential to the position.
Ability to travel Internationally (has valid passport)
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