Head of Data Platform - #2162740
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
UP TO £120,000
LONDON (CANARY WHARF - HYBRID)
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 COMPANYOur 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
- 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
- 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
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harry Lack through the 'Apply' link.
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