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