Head of Data

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Execution: Lead on data strategy execution, leading by example in a hands-on capacity
• Data Foundations: Design and create the single source of truth for critical business entities and implement processes to ensure the business builds on solid data foundations
• Data Products: Develop data products that allow for controlled, self-service data access
• Leadership: Lead and mentor the data team, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation
• Governance & Quality: Own data quality and governance in an FCA-regulated environment, ensuring accurate audit trails
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Salesforce team to own Salesforce data models and ensure holistic governance
• Technical Alignment: Work with the VP of Engineering to ensure alignment with the wider technical strategy and business objectives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading data projects in fast-paced environments
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, and modern data ingestion/transformation patterns
• Tooling: Experience with Looker, dbt, and Python
• Data Science: Ability to develop Machine Learning models and the required supporting infrastructure
• Architecture: Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns and real-time data infrastructure
• AI & Automation: Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) and analytics agents
• Methodology: Strong background in Agile methodologies and Git for version control.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture
• Experience with AI/LLM infrastructure and model evaluations
• A background in fintech or regulated financial services.

Benefits