This is an exciting opportunity to lead a major enterprise data transformation for a large-scale financial services organisation. You'll play a pivotal role in defining data strategy, shaping cloud architecture and building a modern platform that supports business-critical decision making across the organisation.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a well-established financial services business undergoing significant investment in its data and technology capabilities. With a strong focus on modernisation, they are building a next-generation cloud data platform and are looking for an experienced leader to drive that journey forward.
THE ROLE
Define and deliver the enterprise Data Platform strategy, roadmap and architecture
Lead the migration from legacy data environments to a modern cloud platform
Build, develop and scale a high-performing Data Platform and Engineering function
Drive best practice across data engineering, governance, security and compliance
Work closely with senior stakeholders to influence business-wide data strategy
Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners to ensure successful execution of strategic programmes
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Proven experience building enterprise-scale cloud data platforms
Strong leadership experience managing Data Engineering teams and senior technical professionals
Experience delivering cloud migration and large-scale data transformation programmes
Strong knowledge of AWS and modern data platform technologies
Good understanding of data governance, security and regulatory requirements
Experience operating within regulated industries is beneficial
Previous experience managing outsourced delivery partners is advantageous
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Up to £120,000 base salary
10% annual bonus
10% employer pension contribution
32 days annual leave
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to shape and grow a business-critical data platform function
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