Director of Data & Analytics

Director of Data & Analytics

Orbition Group are delighted to be working with a FTSE 100 group who are seeking a Director of Data & Analytics to lead of the UK's largest and most sophisticated data organisations.

This is a high impact role driving AI, advanced analytics, BI transformation, and data governance at an enterprise scale. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of 400-500, with significant influence across pricing, claims, engineering and customer functions.

The Role:

Lead & Inspire:

Build a a culture that is focused on delivery, excellence and pace.
Oversee a 400-500 team, with 7-8 senior direct reports.

Accelerate AI/ML Performance:

Own the performance and evolution of the pricing and claims algorithms
Grow data assets, streamline data architecture, and maximise business value from advanced analytics

Transform BI & Analytics:

Drive automation, simplification, and self-serve outcomes
Implement metrics, drive adoption of best practice, and foster a culture of data driven decision making throughout the business

How to be successful in this role?

Deep technical expertise in applied data science, AI/ML or advanced analytics
Experience in Insurance, FS, trading, gaming, or other algorithm intensive sectors
Proven leadership of large teams and delivery of measurable commercial value.
Track record of major BI/Analytics transformation
Resilience, comfort leading complex change and the ability to get stuck in on delivery when/if needed.

Working Pattern: 6-8 days a month in the office

This is an opportunity for someone that has experience in leading high performing teams, is a hands on leader (not just a 'strategist') and has the ability to operate and influence at an exec level.

If this sounds like, apply today or reach out to nk@orbitiongroup.com

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