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Cetera Financial Group

<div>We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future. 
The Data Architecture Manager plays a critical role in defining and documenting the flow of data across the enterprise. This role is focused on identifying authoritative data sources, establishing data lineage, and documenting end-to-end data flows &acirc;&euro;&rdquo; from source systems where data originates to the final systems where it is consumed for reporting, analytics, or decision-making.
Working under the direction of the Director, Data Architect, the Manager will collaborate closely with business and application teams to ensure that data assets are well understood, traceable, and trustworthy. This individual will also support the development of enterprise data models and assist in managing a burst capacity of contractors, with potential for leading full-time staff as the team matures.
This position offers a Hybrid work schedule from one of our offices in either San Diego CA, El Segundo CA or Dallas TX. 
What you will do:
<ul><li>Lead efforts to identify and document authoritative sources for critical data domains in collaboration with application owners and data stewards.
</li><li>Develop and maintain data lineage and data flow diagrams to support traceability, regulatory needs, and analytical trust.
</li><li>Partner with application and engineering teams to understand data movement, transformations, and downstream consumption patterns.
</li><li>Collaborate with the Principal Architect to contribute to enterprise data model development by applying sound data modeling principles and techniques.
</li><li>Maintain a catalog of data domains, flows, and source-to-target mappings using enterprise metadata and governance tools.
</li><li>Provide direction and oversight to contractors engaged in lineage and source identification projects; ensure work is documented, reviewed, and aligned to standards.
</li><li>Support the evaluation and maintenance of tooling required for lineage, metadata management, and architecture visualization.
</li><li>Contribute to the design and promotion of standards, guidelines, and best practices for data architecture documentation.
</li><li>Assist in creating fit-for-purpose documentation artifacts to enable data governance, compliance, and business understanding.
</li><li>Communicate progress, risks, and interdependencies regularly with the Principal Architect and stakeholders.
</li><li>Stay current on emerging trends in data architecture, lineage, and metadata tooling 
What you will Need :
</li><li>Bachelor&acirc;&euro;&trade;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field&acirc;&euro;&rdquo;or equivalent work experience.
</li><li>Minimum of 6 years of experience in data architecture, data analysis, or data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or project lead role.
</li><li>Strong understanding of data lineage and data flow documentation practices and tools.
</li><li>Familiarity with authoritative source identification and golden record management practices.
</li><li>Working knowledge of data modeling concepts (e.g., 3NF, dimensional modeling).
</li><li>Experience with metadata management or governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica EDC).
</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams (data engineers, app developers) and business users.
</li><li>Strong communication and documentation skills, including producing diagrams and system maps.
</li><li>Experience leading or overseeing contractors or project-based staff.
</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work under the guidance of senior architecture leadership.
What would really catch our eye:
</li><li>Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
</li><li>Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks).
</li><li>Exposure to enterprise data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner, Sparx EA).
</li><li>Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
</li><li>Experience with Agile or iterative delivery models . 
</li></ul>Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $196,000, plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations.
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 <div>What we give you in return:
Not many teams can say that they support people&acirc;&euro;&trade;s dreams coming to life&acirc;&euro;&brvbar; We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there&acirc;&euro;&trade;s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:
<ul><li>Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
</li><li>Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
</li><li>20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
</li><li>401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
</li><li>Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
</li><li>Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
</li></ul>About Cetera Financial Group:
Cetera Financial Group &Acirc;&reg; (&quot;Cetera&quot;) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.
&quot; Cetera Financial Group &quot; refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors , Cetera Advisor Networks , Cetera Financial Institutions, and Cetera Financial Specialists .
Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.
Agencies please note : this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
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