Regulatory Data Engineering Team Lead (GCP)
Regulatory Data Team Leader (GCP | BigQuery | AI‐Enabled Reporting)
Hybrid – 2 days onsite (Stoke or Manchester)
£75,000–£85,000 + Package including 15% Bonus
A global technology organisation is expanding its regulatory data function and is hiring a Regulatory Data Team Leader to guide a medium‐sized team delivering cloud‐based reporting and data solutions. The work combines data engineering, cloud architecture and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy, performance and reliability.
The team is modernising its tooling and actively adopting AI to improve documentation, data validation and workflow efficiency, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping how new technologies are embedded into delivery.
What you’ll be doing
• Leading a team of 6–7 engineers responsible for regulatory reporting and data delivery across multiple regions.
• Overseeing development and optimisation of cloud‐based data pipelines using GCP, BigQuery and SQL.
• Embedding AI tools to streamline documentation, enhance data checks and support engineering workflows.
• Working with Finance, Compliance and other stakeholders to prioritise work and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Improving delivery processes, governance and quality standards.
• Coaching and developing the team through structured support and performance management.
What you’ll bring
• Strong experience with GCP and BigQuery, with a solid understanding of cloud‐native data architecture.
• Background in software engineering, data engineering or analytics.
• Experience leading distributed or cross‐functional teams.
• Ability to manage delivery in a fast‐paced environment with evolving requirements.
• Experience in regulated or complex reporting environments is helpful but not essential.
• A collaborative, organised and pragmatic leadership style.
Why this role stands out
• Lead a team working on high‐impact reporting used across multiple international markets.
• Influence how AI is adopted within the data and reporting function.
• Join a large‐scale organisation investing heavily in cloud and data modernisation.
• Take on a role with real ownership, visibility and influence across both technical and regulatory domains.
If you’d like to explore this opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.