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

Gazelle Global

London

4 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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