
T&T Senior Consultant - Artificial Intelligence & Data (Data Platform Modernization) - FSI - MY
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support senior team members in advising financial institutions on modernizing data platforms and adopting AI/ML technologies.
- Develop and present proposals that reflect a deep understanding of the Financial Services AI & Data landscape, client's problems/aspirations, regulatory requirements, and data modernization leading practices.
- Build excellent relationships with all leading hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and specialist technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.) to build joint propositions and identify revenue generating opportunities early across FSI in Southeast Asia.
- Lead and deliver end-to-end on-prem or data modernization programs, including strategy, architecture, design, migration, and operations.
- Oversee project teams delivering cloud-native data architectures, data lakehouse implementations, customer data platform and real-time data integration solutions using leading data platforms.
- Conduct data platform assessments, develop modernization roadmaps, and define target state architectures aligned to business goals.
- Provide strategic guidance to clients and develop value-driven propositions on leveraging AI/ML to address complex business challenges.
- Collaborate with C-suite and senior stakeholders on shaping strategic priorities, technology investments, and operating model transformation.
- Manage project delivery economics, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
- Coach and mentor teams to develop future leaders in data platform modernization.
- Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.
- Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.
- Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams' work to achieve the objectives.
- Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.
- Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
- Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
- Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
- Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in consulting, system integration, or data/digital transformation, with at least 5+ years in data platform modernization (on prem / cloud).
- Proven experience with cloud data platforms: Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift.
- Deep understanding of hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP)-certifications preferred.
- Experience in:
- Cloud Data Strategy & Migration
- Data Architecture & Governance
- Modern Data Platforms & Lakehouse Architecture
- Use of AI/ML to deliver business use cases
- Data Security, Compliance, and FinOps
- Ability to build strong relationships with hyperscalers and AI & data product vendors.
- Strong understanding of the Financial Services industry and use of AI/ML to solve business problems.
- Blend of sales and delivery experience in selling and delivering AI & data solutions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead executive conversations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and delivery management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel based on client and project requirements.