Director of Data & Analytics

Orbition Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Data & Analytics to lead a large team and drive AI and advanced analytics initiatives. The role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in data science and experience in algorithm-intensive sectors such as insurance. This position involves overseeing a team of 400-500 while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in BI transformation and delivering measurable commercial value.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in applied data science, AI/ML, or advanced analytics.
• Experience in sectors such as Insurance, finance, or trading.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of delivering commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of 400-500 people.
• Own the performance of pricing and claims algorithms.
• Drive automation and foster a data-driven culture throughout the business.

Skills

Technical expertise in applied data science

Leadership of large teams

Experience in Insurance or algorithm-intensive sectors

BI/Analytics transformation

Job description

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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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Insurance and Business Consulting and Services