Head of Data Services

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Principality Building Society is embarking on a period of significant transformation over the next 3 - 5 years. As a Customer Centric Member led Mutual organisation, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming an inclusive environment to attract the best talent. This role will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for delivering data capabilities across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity, that will see the successful candidate be part of building a great tech solution to support our members and colleagues.  

As our Head of Data Services, you will be responsible for leading the;

Data strategy:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation’s data infrastructure, including data warehouses, lakes, and cloud-based platforms.
• Manage data lifecycle processes, including data acquisition, storage, processing, and archiving

Governance:

• Establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, compliance, and security
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including GDPR, FCA guidelines, and other financial services regulations

Product & Services

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for data services.

Engineering and Analytics

• Collaborate with business units to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) & Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and metrics to measure success.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive business performance and innovation.

Technical Skills we are looking for:

• Product Ownership: Strong experience in managing the lifecycle of data products, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Delivery Management: Proven track record of delivering complex data projects using agile methodologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment within the UK financial services sector.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership: Be a leader both within function & across the organisation. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team.

This position combines the strategic transformation of Data Capabilities with the operational management of data services, ensuring data integrity, accessibility and security.

If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact the recruitment team – recruitment@principality.co.uk

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