Director - Data Platform Strategy, Operations & Innovation

Job Description
Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team
The Director - Data Platform Strategy, Operations & Innovation is part of CFS's Technology, Transformation & Operation, which works closely across the whole of CFS to bring together the capabilities needed to deliver change that matters to our customers and to our people.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise data platform strategy aligned with business objectives
• Partner with technology, data, and business leaders to align platform capabilities
• Lead design of agile, scalable and secure data platform
• Facilitate cross-functional prioritisation workshops and establish a clear roadmap
• Act as a thought-leader on data and AI strategy and as the subject matter expert
• Manage access controls, service reliability, incident/problem resolution
• Manage platform performance, cost optimisation, and vendor relationships.
• Explore and embed AI/ML capabilities into platform services
• Drive development of AI solutions for complex use cases
• Involve in CFS-wide strategic AI initiatives
• Promote a culture of innovation, constantly seeking ways to enhance capabilities to support data science, machine learning, and AI use-cases

Your Capability And Experience

• Strong experience in designing and building data platform
• Strong experience with Azure, Databricks and Fabric.
• A seasoned technical leader with experience managing large, cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results.
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement changes.

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, or a related field
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and the deployment of AI models at scale

What To Expect
At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

• Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions
• Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution
• Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services
• Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event
• Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment

CFS Culture
At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).