Head of Data Platform

HEAD OF DATA PLATFORM

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 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