If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the technology department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

We’re looking for a vice president, enterprise data management to join our ranks and play a pivotal role in Commonwealth’s Digital and Product Transformation journey. The right candidate is a strong leader with a strategic vision and the practical execution experience to deliver high-quality data products. They must be able to understand business needs and translate them to data products delivered through optimized data pipelines. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Data Strategy Development: Developing and implementing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives
• Data Architecture: Overseeing the design and implementation of data architecture to support data integration, storage, and analytics
• Data Management: Managing data assets, including data warehousing, data lakes, and data marts
• Data Analytics: Collaborating with business units to implement data products and pipelines to meet the demands of data analytics for insights and decision-making
• Data for Digital: Managing data assets and pipelines to meet the complex integration needs to deliver real-time digital experiences.
• Data Maintenance: Delivering and continuously improving our enterprise data lake, APIs and other integrations, Master Data Management, and AI/ML platforms
• Team Leadership: Building and leading a high-performing team of data professionals, providing mentorship and development opportunities
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards
• Stakeholder Engagement: Working closely with senior leadership, IT, and business units to align data initiatives with business needs

Core Strengths and Skills 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in data management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the financial services industry
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, including data warehousing, ETL processes, and data interoperability frameworks; must have deep architecture knowledge of APIs, SaaS platforms for CRM, Service Management, InfoSec, and HRIS and run-time queries
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here 

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth 

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California and a new office opening soon in greater Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print 

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.