Senior Data Consultant

About The Job

As a Senior Data Consultant, you will play a critical role in delivering advanced data solutions to our customers. You will lead end-to-end data projects, from scoping requirements to implementation, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality analytics, data strategies, and insights. This role requires an experienced consultant who can not only analyse and interpret complex data but also communicate findings effectively to senior stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients to design tailored data solutions that meet business needs and regulatory requirements.

Specifically, We See Your Time Is Spent

• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, gathering business requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project objectives align with their business needs.
• Data Strategy and Solutions Development: Lead the development of data strategies and analytics solutions that drive business value. This includes data governance, data architecture, and analytics frameworks tailored to each customer.
• Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of data projects, from requirements gathering to implementation and delivery, working with the Spark Delivery Management team to ensure that projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior-level stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand their objectives, provide insights, and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: Deliver actionable insights and performance reports by utilising data analytics tools and techniques. Provide data models, risk assessments, and other key metrics for our customers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Design and recommend data solutions that comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, including GDPR, Basel III, and other sector-specific data governance rules.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior consultants and data analysts, providing guidance and expertise to help develop their skills and knowledge in data analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in data consulting, analytics, or business intelligence, with a preference for experience in working with finance functions.
• Strong background in managing client relationships and working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully estimating and delivering complex data solutions in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Experience in monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines and workflows to ensure data quality and system reliability.
• Ability to document data workflows, architectures, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS (essential) or Azure (desirable) for data storage and analytics, including the hands-on use of tools such as Workato, DBT, and Snowflake.
• Manage and optimise Redshift clusters, ensuring high availability and performance of data warehousing solutions.
• Utilise Apache Airflow for orchestrating complex data workflows and ensure smooth and timely execution of data pipelines.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS Glue, Glue Crawlers, and Glue Data Catalog.
• Strong expertise in data analytics and visualisation tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience in utilising Oracle Netsuite is not mandatory but preferred.
• Experience in working closely with and directing technical teams in the achievement of client project objectives.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated team leadership and mentorship capabilities.

• We offer a flexible hybrid work environment that combines the best aspects of remote work and office collaboration. Our headquarters are in Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar, and we also have offices in Malaga, Spain and Northern Ireland; each providing a dynamic backdrop for your work. You can enjoy the perks of in-person collaboration, networking, and a vibrant office culture; however, you also have the flexibility to work remotely (with a home office allowance) and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Unlimited leave. Spark believes in recognising and rewarding based expertise and value brought to our customers. We prioritise results and empower our team members to achieve greatness while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• We believe in equitable compensation for all our team members. We offer market-beating packages and pension plans that acknowledge the value and expertise everyone brings to Spark. Our dedication to providing transparent and competitive salaries reflects our appreciation for hard work and our commitment to fostering a motivated and thriving workforce.
• We prioritise our employees' wellbeing, and we've been recognised as a finalist for Employee Wellbeing Award. Our Employee Wellbeing initiatives include programs for physical health (Fitbit, Bike to Work Scheme, etc.), mental resilience, work-life balance, and career development, along with a comprehensive VHI Health Insurance Plan.
• Spark offers an annual training budget with 2 weeks of study leave to attend conferences and courses that enhance your skills, providing the dedicated time to focus on your learning and development.