Head of Data
Core
Define and lead enterprise data strategy, own the data platform, and build a high-performing data engineering function to enable self-service analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Data (SFIA Level 6–7)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and cost-effective data platforms and engineering teams
Domain
Fintech / Consumer Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Data strategy definition, data platform architecture, data engineering leadership, data governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, budget management
Preferred skills
Building data functions from scratch, regulated environment experience, data product thinking, self-service BI tooling implementation, AI/ML enablement strategies
Technologies
Cloud data warehousing, pipelines, governance tooling, Power BI, Looker, Tableau
Responsibilities
Define data vision and roadmap, establish operating model, act as trusted advisor to senior leadership, own end-to-end platform architecture, implement data governance and quality processes, build and lead data engineering team, drive self-service analytics adoption
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
