Senior Manager, Data

Our client, a well-established financial services organisation based in the Channel Islands, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Data to lead the development and delivery of their enterprise data strategy. Reporting to the CIO, you will be responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset, driving data-led decision making, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and deliver a data strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, and data stewardship
• Drive improvements in data quality, controls, and master data management
• Oversee data warehouse, ETL, reporting, visualisation, and business intelligence capabilities
• Ensure regulatory data is managed and reported accurately and in line with requirements
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing data team, managing key third-party suppliers and partners
• Support the CIO in shaping the Technology, Digital, and Data strategy and contribute to AI and automation initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior Data leadership role within a complex, regulated environment, ideally financial services
• Extensive experience delivering data strategy, governance, analytics, and enterprise data management initiatives
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, data architecture, and modern technology environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills at C-suite level
• Track record of driving improvements in data quality, governance, and regulatory reporting

Desirable

• DAMA CDMP, CISA, TOGAF, COBIT, or equivalent qualification
• PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent project management certification