RSM

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for an experienced Hands-On Technical Manager with expertise in big data technologies and multi-cloud platforms to lead our technical team for the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in big data architecture, cloud computing, and a deep understanding of the financial services industry. As a Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading technical projects, hands-on development, delivery management, sales and ensuring the successful implementation of data solutions across multiple cloud platforms. This role requires a unique blend of technical proficiency, sales acumen, and presales experience to drive business growth and deliver innovative data solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the selection, and hands-on implementation, and optimization of big data platforms, tools, and technologies across multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, etc.)
• Architect and build scalable and secure data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses to support the storage, processing, and analysis of large volumes of structured and unstructured data
• Lead and mentor a team of technical professionals in the design, development, and implementation of big data solutions and data analytics projects within the financial services domain
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and industry developments in big data, cloud computing, and financial services, and assess their potential impact on the organization
• Develop and maintain best practices, standards, and guidelines for data management, data governance, and data security in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to identify customer needs, develop solution proposals, and present technical demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and timelines

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of overall technical experience in solution architecture, design, hands-on development with a focus on big data technologies, multi-cloud platforms
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in financial services
• Strong understanding of the financial services industry – capital markets, retail and business banking, asset management, insurance, etc
• In-depth knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, etc
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other Reporting and Data Visualization tools
• Ability to travel (~25%) as needed to client sites for sales meetings and project engagements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer, SnowPro Core) and/or big data technologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, Dodd Frank, CCAR, and industry-specific regulations in financial services (e.g., GDPR, MiFID II, Basel III)
• Ability to work from our Manhattan, NY office at least twice a week

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, Engineering or equivalent field.
• Master’s degree is CS or MBA is preferred.
• Advanced Data and Cloud Certifications are a plus.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. 

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship. 

Compensation Range: $117,500 - $250,200