Our client is a privately owned financial services group with operations across multiple international jurisdictions. They are looking for an experienced Head of Data to own and lead their core data capability across the Group.

Reporting to the Group CTO and leading a team of data engineers and analysts, you will be responsible for the Group's data architecture, integrations, analytics, and reporting estate — ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset that is well-governed, reliable, and accessible across the business. Whilst this is a strategic leadership role, hands-on skills and a good working knowledge of all responsible areas are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Own the Group's data architecture, data warehouse and data lake, and data roadmap
Manage all data integrations between business applications, platforms, and external systems
Deliver the Group's analytics and reporting capability, including dashboards and data products
Govern the full data lifecycle — ingestion, transformation, storage, archiving, and retirement
Ensure data quality, lineage, and compliance with data protection legislation across all jurisdictions
Contribute to and help shape the Group's AI strategy, including the data architecture and governance framework that underpins it
Champion a data-driven culture and lead a Group-wide data literacy programme
Lead, develop, and manage a team of data engineers and data analysts

Skills & Experience

Significant experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics leadership in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environment
Proven ownership of enterprise data platforms from design through to operational management
Strong technical skills across data modelling, ETL/integration, and BI tooling (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Power BI)
Sound understanding of data governance, data quality, and data protection legislation in a regulated environment
Experience contributing to AI strategy and understanding of the data foundations required for responsible AI adoption
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly at senior leadership level
Experience building and leading a data team, with a track record of developing data engineers and data analysts
Experience within financial services, professional services, or other regulated environments is desirable