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Head of Data Technology
- Posted 22 June 2020
- Salary £800 - £1000 per day
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- ReferenceBBBH104457_1592845881
- Contact NameEmmy MayoJennings
Job description
Head of Data Technology / Programme Manager / Change / Enterprise Data Services / KYC
Our client a leading Financial Services organisation is looking for a Head of Data Technology / Programme Manager for a 6 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Improve the Corporate Enterprise Data Services technology
- Providing subject matter expertise and thought leadership in all matters of data and data technology
- Create and maintain the necessary skills and expertise in the function
- Work with Business units and Corporate Functions to improve data technology more generally
- Enable the CDO Data Framework and Guidelines strategy by implementing technology, promoting golden sources and integrating Segment and Functions as appropriate
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and transparency around data and data technology
- Build, mentor and support the data technology community within the Group, especially in relation to sharing best practice and establishing minimum standards
- Direct responsibility for enterprise-wide common data systems and repositories e.g. Global Client Database, Enterprise Client Solutions and KYC Workflow Tool
- Be instrumental in building a data-driven DNA for the organisation
Objectives of the role:
- Develop and implement in partnership with the Head of Data Change data technologies to support key remediation programmes and prioritized business initiatives
- Ensure production support is established, leading to stable and performant solutions
- Collaborate with the business in developing data-centric technologies that support cost reduction, risk mitigation, revenue generation and improvement in client delivery
- Collaborate with the Head of Data Management to identify and embed data-related best practices and introduce stronger data governance and rules around shared/enterprise reference data
- Create a linkage between the business, technology and corporate functions underpinned by data
Key Experience:
- Experience in senior Data Technology and Management, Change and delivery, Data Visualisation roles
- Industry experience within Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Asset Management or Consulting experience in one of these industries
- Deep expertise in data technology & architecture
- Significant data management, analytics and business intelligence experience vital
- Domain experience in client and referential data preferable