Senior Data & AI Architect, Technology, Data and AI Advisory

What we are looking for

We build data and AI solutions that drive real business outcomes for private equity portfolio companies. We're looking for a Senior Data Architect who can set the data architecture vision, stay hands-on through implementation, and grow a high-performing team around them.

We’re hiring a Senior Data Architect to design, build, and scale modern data platforms in PE-backed environments — this is a senior, hands-on leadership role. You'll own the data architecture (platforms, integration, modeling, and governance) that powers analytics and AI, from the first whiteboard session with a client through deployment and adoption. You'll work with data engineers, business analysts, and data visualization specialists, and have influence over who joins that team. You'll also have the flexibility to lean into other areas of the firm as we grow, including business development, commercial strategy, and internal AI enablement initiatives.

If you want a role where you can build something, this is a high-impact seat.

You’re the right fit for this role if –

• You want to help build and shape practice offerings, not just deliver within an existing playbook
• You want equity participation tied to the value you create
• You thrive with direct access to leadership and want accelerated career growth
• You’re energized by breadth: working across industries, deal stages, and problem types alongside C-suite portco leaders and PE sponsors

What you'll do

• Define target-state data architectures and deliver scalable, pragmatic data platforms that support analytics and AI
• Lead delivery across the full project lifecycle, including discovery, design, development, testing & validation, deployment, hypercare, and monitoring & observability
• Design and build enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) that are clean, well-documented, and represent the business
• Lead a cross-functional team of data engineers, analysts, and visualization specialists
• Mentor data engineers, analysts, and specialists, and set architecture, modeling, and engineering standards. Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical clients and stakeholders
• Build the data foundations (quality, governance, lineage, and access) that make AI use cases viable, with a clear view on where AI creates real value and how to scale repeatable solutions
• Stay hands-on: build pipelines and transformations, write SQL and Python, configure platforms, and review the team's code
• Present architectural recommendations and roadmaps to client leadership, including CIOs, CTOs, and PE deal teams, and participate in steering committees throughout engagements
• Contribute to firm-wide commercial and strategic initiatives, including reusable reference architectures and delivery accelerators

What you bring

• Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise data platforms with clear business impact (8+ years in data engineering or architecture, including 3+ in an architect or technical lead role)
• Deep expertise in data architecture and modeling (dimensional, Data Vault, lakehouse/medallion) and data governance, with an ability to drive adoption with clients
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, dbt) and familiarity with applied AI use cases like RAG and agent workflows
• Experience leading and developing technical teams, enabling individuals across diverse skill sets to perform at their best
• Hands-on builder with experience writing production-grade SQL and Python and building data pipelines at scale
• Genuine curiosity about AI, with strong judgment on where it applies

Compensation

This is a permanent full-time role with a base salary range of $180 000 – $210 000 USD, plus bonus eligibility. Placement within the range will depend on relevant experience and scope of responsibility.

Benefits

This role is eligible for comprehensive health benefits, attractive medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Leo Berwick uses artificial intelligence tools to help review applications for this role. These tools assess how closely an applicant’s experience matches the qualifications listed in this posting. A member of our recruitment team reviews every application before any hiring decision is made. You may request an alternative selection process or an accommodation by contacting [email protected]. Information about the type of data we collect, its source, and our data retention policy is available on request.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leo Berwick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status (physical or mental), gender, marital status, legally-protected medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, military, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.