Director – Head of Data Transformation (Insurance / Banking, Snowflake)

Overview

Director – Data Transformation (Insurance / Banking, Snowflake) to lead a high-profile data-driven transformation programme for an Insurance client. The ideal candidate will bring strong banking experience, hands-on expertise in data platform transformation, and proven success in the Insurance / Lloyd’s of London Market domain. This role requires the ability to strategically influence at executive level while remaining hands-on in delivery, ensuring successful programme execution and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic data transformation programmes across insurance and banking domains.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, Data Governance, and business leaders to drive the change roadmap.
• Provide hands-on leadership in programme execution, managing delivery teams and vendors.
• Monitor programme performance, ensuring scope, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Act as the key liaison between business and technology, aligning data initiatives with organisational strategy.
• Present regular updates and strategic insights to executive-level stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in data governance.
• Oversee vendor partnerships, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills & Experience Required

• VP-level experience in programme delivery within Banking and/or Insurance (Lloyd’s of London experience preferred) .
• Proven expertise in data-driven transformation projects, including Snowflake and modern data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior (C/Board) level.
• Experience managing vendors and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of tools such as Python and Power BI desirable.
• Strong business acumen, risk management, and ability to influence strategic direction.

Why Join?

• Lead a strategic data transformation initiative in the Insurance sector.
• Operate at VP level, shaping both delivery and strategy.
• Opportunity to leverage both banking and insurance experience in a high-impact role.
• Flexible hybrid working model (London, 2–3 days onsite).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Management
• Industries: Insurance

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