Data Modeler (Capital Markets) - NC

Job#: 3031334 Job Description: Client: Financial Services Team: Enterprise Data / Capital Markets Engineering Job Title: Senior Data Modeler / Domain Model Lead – Enterprise CDM (Capital Markets) Location : Charlotte, NC – Uptown | Hybrid (3x/week onsite) Contract Length: Through end of 2026 (strong potential to extend/convert) Rate: $90-100/hr Interview Process: 1 round – 30 min MS Teams Top Requirements: • 7+ years of data modeling/engineering experience • Strong capital markets domain knowledge (front-to-back lifecycle) • Experience building or owning a Common Domain Model (CDM) / canonical data model • Cross-asset exposure (rates, FX, credit, equities, etc.) • Strong stakeholder management across Trading, Risk, Ops, Finance • Experience with data governance, lineage, and schema/version control Plusses: • Exposure to ISDA CDM and/or FINOS ecosystem • Experience with event-driven architectures or API/data contract modeling • Background supporting regulatory/risk reporting use cases • Exposure to AI/LLM-ready data modeling (semantic layers, RAG, etc.) Job Summary: Seeking a Senior Data Modeler to act as the enterprise owner of a cross-asset Common Domain Model (CDM) supporting capital markets and investment banking. This role sits at the intersection of data strategy, governance, and engineering—defining canonical business semantics across trading, risk, finance, and operations platforms. This person will drive standardization across the enterprise, ensuring consistent definitions for trades, products, lifecycle events, parties, and reference data while enabling interoperability across systems. The role requires a strong blend of technical modeling expertise, capital markets knowledge, and governance leadership. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: • Own and evolve the enterprise CDM strategy and roadmap across capital markets • Design and maintain canonical models for trades, lifecycle events, positions, and reference data • Establish and enforce modeling standards (naming, relationships, constraints, definitions) • Lead cross-functional working sessions to align on data definitions across business lines • Manage schema versioning, release processes, and impact analysis for model changes • Drive adoption by creating mapping frameworks and onboarding guidance for systems • Partner with engineering and architecture teams to ensure scalable implementation • Support AI/ML readiness by enabling structured, well-defined, and governed datasets • Prevent “shadow models” and ensure enterprise-wide consistency Notes / Selling Points: • True enterprise-level ownership role (not just hands-on modeling) • Highly visible with senior leadership and multiple LOBs • Strategic + technical blend (rare combo = hard to find, high impact) • Sitting at the core of data standardization across capital markets • Opportunity to influence long-term architecture + AI/data strategy EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. 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