Oliver James is partnered with a scaling financial services consulting group in their hire for a Head of Data & Analytics practice.

This is a key appointment for our client seeking to establish a new advisory division to complement their already established risk and regulation offerings.

Oliver James is partnered with a scaling financial services consulting group in their hire for a Head of Data & Analytics practice.

This is a key appointment for our client seeking to establish a new advisory division to complement their already established risk and regulation offerings.

The role is to be based in London paying between £130,000 - £200,000 basic plus extras.

This role will require a deep knowledge and envious track record:-

• UK Financial Services landscape
• Operating and leading successfully within a Professional Services environment
• Data & Analytics SME - awareness of challenges and trends

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience within the data & analytics field - with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity within the financial services or consulting sectors.
• Background in running data programmes in multi-site and complex environments.
• Expertise in architecture, big data and governance backgrounds.
• Strong awareness of UK financial services - and in particular, key regulation trends and developments.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills, with the background to work closely with senior executives.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to implement long-term data strategies aligned with the business vision.
• Leadership: A proven leader who can inspire and develop a diverse team while building cross-functional relationships.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with senior stakeholders and clients, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Innovation & Agility: A forward-thinking approach to emerging data technologies and trends in financial services.