Technical Lead

Job Title: Technical Lead – Palantir Specialist (Banking & Financial Services) Location: NYC (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site) Employment Type: Contract Department: Technology & Data Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with deep expertise in Palantir platforms (Foundry, Gotham, or Apollo) and a strong blend of technical proficiency and business acumen to drive transformative data solutions in the Banking and Financial Services sector. This role will lead the design, development, and deployment of Palantir-based solutions to address complex challenges in areas such as risk management, fraud detection, compliance, and customer insights at a leading financial institution. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technologist with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects in large-scale banking environments while effectively collaborating with business stakeholders to align solutions with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Lead end-to-end implementation of Palantir-based solutions, including data integration, ontology design, pipeline development, and application deployment within banking systems. • Architect and optimize Palantir Foundry/Gotham workflows to support use cases such as anti-money laundering (AML), credit risk modeling, regulatory reporting, and customer 360 analytics. • Oversee the integration of Palantir with enterprise systems (e.g., core banking platforms, data lakes, cloud environments like AWS/Azure/GCP). • Provide technical guidance to a team of data engineers, developers, and analysts, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. • Drive performance tuning, scalability, and security of Palantir solutions to meet stringent banking requirements. Business Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with business units (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Wealth Management, Retail Banking) to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, presenting data-driven insights and solution roadmaps to support strategic decision-making. • Identify opportunities to leverage Palantir for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue generation in banking processes. • Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill business and technical teams on Palantir capabilities. Project Delivery & Governance • Manage the full lifecycle of Palantir projects, from requirements gathering to production deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. • Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Basel III, FINRA) and internal governance standards in all solutions. • Develop and maintain documentation, including technical designs, user guides, and operational runbooks. Innovation & Continuous Improvement • Stay abreast of Palantir’s evolving capabilities and emerging trends in financial technology to recommend innovative applications. • Drive adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI within Palantir to enhance banking use cases. • Contribute to the bank’s digital transformation strategy by advocating for data-centric solutions. Qualifications Experience • 8+ years of experience in technical roles within Banking or Financial Services, with at least 3–5 years of hands-on experience implementing and managing Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or Apollo in enterprise environments. • Proven track record of leading complex, high-stakes projects at a large bank or financial institution. • Strong understanding of banking domains such as risk management, compliance, fraud detection, or customer analytics. • Experience integrating Palantir with financial systems (e.g., Temenos, FIS, Murex) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Technical Skills • Expertise in Palantir Foundry/Gotham, including ontology modeling, data pipelines, Code Workbook, and application development. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Scala for Palantir customizations. • Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake) and API integrations. • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance standards in banking. Business & Soft Skills • Exceptional business acumen with the ability to bridge technical solutions and business outcomes. • Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with technical teams, business stakeholders, and C-suite executives. • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams. • Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for driving innovation. Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. • Master’s degree or MBA is a plus. • Palantir certifications (e.g., Foundry Data Engineer, Gotham Administrator) are highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, CCAR). • Knowledge of machine learning frameworks integrated with Palantir (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). • Prior experience in a big bank (e.g., JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi) or top-tier financial services firm.