VP, Data Architecture & Standards
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
TRC has partnered with a leading financial services organization
to identify a strategic and technically strong Vice President of
Data Architecture & Standards . This is an exciting opportunity to
lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and architecture for a
firm with deep industry reach and complex advisor, client, and
platform data ecosystems. Summary The Vice President of Data
Architecture & Standards will drive the firm’s enterprise data
vision and execution. This leader will balance hands-on
architectural expertise with business alignment, ensuring trusted,
scalable, and compliant data solutions that power decision-making
across all business lines. The role oversees the design and
evolution of the firm’s entire data ecosystem—from ingestion and
operational data stores to cloud data warehousing and data
governance. Responsibilities Lead enterprise data architecture
across operational, analytical, and distribution layers Build and
scale the firm’s data governance program, including stewardship,
cataloging, lineage, and quality frameworks Architect and maintain
a modern data ecosystem featuring transactional data stores,
operational data stores, and cloud-based data warehouses supporting
structured and unstructured data Oversee ingestion and integration
of data from custodians and platforms (PershingX, NFS, Fidelity,
Schwab) Drive secure, efficient data distribution through APIs and
data-as-a-service models Partner with cross-functional leaders in
Finance, Operations, and Advisor Experience to deliver trusted,
governed data supporting compensation, revenue, and client
lifecycle insights Ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC, Reg BI, and
data privacy regulations Lead data governance committees, define
policies for classification, ownership, and access Publish and
manage data quality scorecards, driving accountability across teams
Foster a firmwide data-first culture focused on transparency,
observability, and stewardship Requirements Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry
experience) 15 years of experience in data architecture,
governance, and management roles, including 5 years in VP or SVP
leadership Strong familiarity with the Independent Broker-Dealer
(IBD) and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) ecosystem, including
custodian data flows Proven expertise in custodian data models
(Pershing, NFS, Fidelity, Schwab) Hands-on experience designing
enterprise-scale data ecosystems (transactional stores, ODS, and
cloud warehouses) Advanced proficiency with Snowflake and other
modern cloud data platforms (Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks)
Experience developing secure data ingestion pipelines, APIs, and
data distribution frameworks Demonstrated success implementing
governance, lineage, cataloging, and data quality frameworks Strong
communication and influence skills within matrixed environments
Keywords: TRC Talent Solutions, Sun City , VP, Data Architecture & Standards, IT / Software / Systems , Scottsdale, Arizona
