- Lead and mentor a high-performing data team, supporting their professional development and promoting a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into actionable, data-driven solutions.
- Work alongside the Data Architect to implement a comprehensive data strategy that enhances our technical capabilities and supports the business's growth objectives.
- Oversee the design and execution of data pipelines, models, ETL processes, and analytics frameworks to ensure scalable, high-quality data solutions.
- Establish and enforce robust data governance policies to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage data retention policies and ensure their consistent implementation across the organisation.
- Contribute to innovation projects, developing unique data-driven solutions that distinguish our services in the market.
- Continuously engage with stakeholders to assess satisfaction levels and drive improvements in the data services delivered.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory data obligations, particularly in relation to third-party providers managing client data.
- Evaluate and integrate the data capabilities of acquired businesses to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with our existing systems.
- Proven experience in building and leading data teams, with a focus on professional development and team collaboration.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools, business intelligence platforms, and data visualisation software.
- Expertise in Azure cloud engineering, data lakes, ETL solutions, and SQL.
- Comprehensive understanding of data governance, data security, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders empathetically and influence decisions at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working within an agile framework, with a focus on testing, refining, and scaling solutions.
- Experience working within financial or professional services.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric data analytics platform and Snowflake for data management.