Associate Director - Integrated Risk Data Engineer

Role Description

The Integrated Risk Data Engineer serves as the technical expert who owns the data foundation powering risk intelligence across the enterprise. This role independently leads data architecture and engineering initiatives from conception through delivery, integrating fragmented systems, designing unified data pipelines, and ensuring risk leaders have access to complete, accurate, and timely risk data.

Working within the centralized IRM Analytics team, you will define and implement the Microsoft Fabric architecture and data governance framework that connects disparate risk platforms into cohesive data ecosystems that enable comprehensive risk visibility.

This role requires depth and breadth of expertise in data engineering, with recognized proficiency that positions you as a key technical resource within the IRM function.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Infrastructure Leadership
  • Own the Microsoft Fabric architecture for IRM, defining standards, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Design, build, and maintain enterprise risk data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric with medallion architecture.
  • Architect and implement data engineering workflows using Fabric Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, and Dataflows Gen2.
  • Design unified data models and Power BI semantic models for cross-functional risk analytics.
  • Establish and own the data governance framework for IRM.
• Solution Delivery & Technical Excellence
  • Serve as a key technical resource partnering with Analytics Developers, Architects, and Data Scientists.
  • Architect and build scalable, automated data solutions using Fabric pipelines and dataflows.
  • Optimize data pipeline performance using Fabric's compute resources and data storage options.
  • Design and implement data observability and monitoring solutions.
  • Lead migration and integration initiatives as new risk technologies are adopted.
• Operational Excellence & Standards Definition
  • Independently respond to complex data requests from risk functions.
  • Anticipate and resolve complex data quality issues.
  • Define and maintain comprehensive documentation standards.
  • Build strategic relationships with View email address on us.fitly.work, risk platform administrators, and business data owners.
• Strategic Partnership & Influence
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with risk data owners and enterprise data teams.
  • Lead standardization of data definitions, taxonomies, and integration patterns.
  • Lead the upskilling of IRM team members and business partners in data engineering concepts.
  • Stay current on emerging data engineering technologies, practices, and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud data platforms.
• Advanced SQL and Python/PySpark skills.
• Experience integrating LLM/API-based workflows.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading data engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of Power BI data modeling and optimizing datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric components.
• Experience designing and implementing medallion architecture.
• Experience with ServiceNow platform or other governance, risk, and compliance systems.
• Proficiency in dimensional modeling and data warehouse concepts.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or highly regulated industries.
• Background in risk management, audit, compliance, or assurance domain data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to data quality and comprehensive documentation.
• Self-directed professional who works independently.
• Demonstrated strong motivation and growth mindset.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Travel

Up to 5-10% travel based on business needs.