Data and AI - Consultant or Senior Consultant - Dublin.

About the Role
Cavehill Consulting is proud to be working on behalf of a prestigious global consultancy as they expand their Financial Services Technology practice in Ireland. As part of a major strategic growth programme in AI, data, and digital transformation, they are looking to hire a Technical Data Manager at Manager level to join their Dublin-based team.

This role will play a critical part in the design and delivery of enterprise data management solutions for major clients in banking, insurance, and wealth & asset management. You will oversee data governance, architecture, lineage, and quality initiatives, enabling regulatory compliance and strategic business change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data-focused workstreams for large-scale transformation programmes in the financial services sector.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to capture, document and prioritise data requirements aligned with business change or regulatory programmes.

• Analyse existing data processes and infrastructure, identify gaps and improvement areas, and design scalable data management solutions.

• Ensure alignment with compliance and governance standards such as BCBS239.

• Oversee the design and implementation of data lineage, quality, and integrity processes across source-to-report systems.

• Provide leadership and guidance on technical data issues, including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.

• Act as a key liaison between business, technical, and data stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout the data lifecycle.

• Lead thought leadership activities, including research on regulatory trends and emerging data technologies.

• Support training and adoption efforts to embed new data capabilities across the business.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Finance, or Economics.

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including roles leading data workstreams or teams within a consulting or professional services environment.

• Strong experience delivering data management, governance, or data engineering projects for financial services clients.

• Deep understanding of financial data domains, including risk, finance, regulatory reporting, and compliance.

• Technical expertise with tools such as Informatica, Talend, IBM InfoSphere, SAS, Alation, Collibra, and database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

• Proficiency in SQL and Excel; experience with Python, R, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is highly desirable.

• Solid knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage principles.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in DAMA, DCAM, or Data Engineering/Management.

• Agile or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master).

• Experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j).

• Prior experience preparing and delivering regulatory or management information reports.

• A proactive, collaborative approach and a continuous improvement mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus

• Flexible hybrid working model

• Supportive, inclusive culture with global exposure

• Career progression and training opportunities tailored to your goals

• A comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle options

Apply Now
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and high-impact team working at the forefront of data transformation in financial services. To apply, or to find out more, contact Cavehill Consulting today.