Director – Head of Data Transformation (Insurance / Banking, Snowflake)

Gazelle Global
London
2 months ago
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Overview

Director – Data Transformation (Insurance / Banking, Snowflake) to lead a high-profile data-driven transformation programme for an Insurance client. The ideal candidate will bring strong banking experience, hands-on expertise in data platform transformation, and proven success in the Insurance / Lloyd’s of London Market domain. This role requires the ability to strategically influence at executive level while remaining hands-on in delivery, ensuring successful programme execution and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic data transformation programmes across insurance and banking domains.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders, Data Governance, and business leaders to drive the change roadmap.
  • Provide hands-on leadership in programme execution, managing delivery teams and vendors.
  • Monitor programme performance, ensuring scope, budget, and quality standards are met.
  • Act as the key liaison between business and technology, aligning data initiatives with organisational strategy.
  • Present regular updates and strategic insights to executive-level stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in data governance.
  • Oversee vendor partnerships, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills & Experience Required
  • VP-level experience in programme delivery within Banking and/or Insurance (Lloyd’s of London experience preferred).
  • Proven expertise in data-driven transformation projects, including Snowflake and modern data platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior (C/Board) level.
  • Experience managing vendors and large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of tools such as Python and Power BI desirable.
  • Strong business acumen, risk management, and ability to influence strategic direction.
Why Join?
  • Lead a strategic data transformation initiative in the Insurance sector.
  • Operate at VP level, shaping both delivery and strategy.
  • Opportunity to leverage both banking and insurance experience in a high-impact role.
  • Flexible hybrid working model (London, 2–3 days onsite).
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Information Technology and Management
  • Industries: Insurance


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