Senior Manager, Data

We are working with a leading financial services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Data to lead the development and delivery of its enterprise data strategy. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset across the organisation, driving data-led decision making, strengthening data governance and quality, and ensuring data capabilities support both business and regulatory requirements. Based in Guernsey or Jersey, this is an excellent opportunity for an established Data leader to shape data strategy, transformation and culture at an enterprise level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities to leverage data, analytics and automation to improve customer outcomes, operational effectiveness and business performance
• Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise data capabilities
• Establish and maintain an effective enterprise-wide data governance framework
• Lead the Data Governance Committee
• Drive improvements in data quality, controls and master data management
• Oversee data warehouse, ETL, reporting, analytics and visualisation capabilities
• Ensure data platforms are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with wider technology strategy
• Develop and enhance management information, business intelligence and analytics capabilities
• Ensure regulatory data is managed and reported accurately and in line with applicable requirements
• Provide assurance to senior leadership, committees, auditors and regulators regarding data governance, controls and management
• Support compliance with applicable data protection legislation and industry standards
• Build strong relationships with executive and senior stakeholders, influencing and communicating effectively at C-suite level
• Manage key third-party suppliers and partners supporting data services
• Support the CIO in shaping and delivering the wider Technology, Digital and Data strategy
• Contribute to digital transformation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in a senior Data leadership role within a complex and regulated environment, ideally financial services
• Experience working with modern technology environments, including cloud platforms and service management
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery and execution
• Experience leading and developing high-performing Data teams
• Strong experience working with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders
• Demonstrable track record of improving data quality, governance, controls and regulatory reporting

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Highly analytical, structured and solutions-focused approach
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey