Head of Data Analytics

Data Science Talent
Greater London
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Head of Data Analytics

London, Liverpool or Glasgow (Hybrid with regular travel between the sites)

You’re an ambitious data expert and business leader so, naturally, you’re not just looking for a change of scenery or sideways move – you want to be instrumental in leading change.

In this newly created, highly visible role, the heavy lifting has already been done. Over four years, this trusted investment management business has invested more than £6 million in one of the finance sector’s biggest technology transformations to become a truly data-driven organisation.

This is a firm commitment. A strategic focus, driven from board level.

Now, following a recent acquisition, they’re ready to embark on the next phase – transforming the data and harnessing its power. And that’s where you come in.

Where you fit in

As one of three new leaders in the newly established Group Data function, you’ll shape the direction, set the standards, and build the capabilities that will define the data-driven future of a business with a 300-year heritage.

With a clear plan and the technology in place (InvestCloud, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Power BI), it’s the ideal setting to show how your data leadership skills can transform business performance and client outcomes.

Reporting to the COO and responsible for growing a team of technical specialists, you’ll foster a culture where analytics drives innovation, including:

  • Developing an analytics strategy aligned with business objectives – this includes a green light to define and implement innovative AI use cases
  • Analysing diverse data to identify patterns and opportunities and communicating insights to technical and commercial colleagues
  • Presenting to the COO and data leadership team – you’ll be shaping decision-making at the highest level
  • The firm’s size and flat management structure means that your impact will be instantly visible – here and in the wider financial services industry

Succeed, and there’s a clear route to become the firm’s next Head of Group Data, with mentorship from the current incumbent.

What you’ll add

You're not just a technical expert - you're a business leader who specialises in data analytics. Your CV includes as many of the following as possible:

  • Strategic vision – you’ve shown you can align analytics with business goals and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
  • Business acumen – to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Experience leading analytics teams in a complex environment – you know how to shape teams and help others develop.
  • Communication/influencing skills – you’re equally comfortable discussing detail with technical teams or strategic outcomes with executives.
  • Technical expertise with modern data platforms, particularly Snowflake.
  • A collaborative approach to working across organisational boundaries.
  • Previous experience in financial services or closely aligned industry sectors.

The working environment

You’ll be part of an established financial services business with the ideal blend of stability and agility – a personal touch often lost in larger corporate environments.

The company has a genuinely flexible working policy – typically 2-3 days a week in an office. It’s up to you where you want to be based but this will be in either London, Liverpool or Glasgow, where the technical teams are located. You’ll make frequent trips to the London HQ to meet stakeholders and senior leaders in person – naturally, all expenses are covered.

Find out more

To be a part of this change and start transforming your career, talk to Stuart Callaghan at Data Science Talent…

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Analyst

Industries

Investment Management, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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