General Manager - Data & Analytics

Compare the Market Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant and social community

Flexible work arrangements

ME leave and Volunteer Day leave

Free coffee on Mondays

Option to purchase additional leave

Quarterly Award and Recognition

Job summary

Compare the Market Australia and iSelect are seeking a senior leader to head Data and Analytics across both brands. Reporting to the CIO, you will shape strategy, modernise our platforms and drive data-enabled decision making with executive backing.

You’ll lead governance, data engineering, operations and analytics teams, advance the Databricks-based enterprise data platform, and champion self-service analytics while ensuring security and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading enterprise data and analytics functions.
• Experience delivering data strategy, transformation and modernisation programs.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and multi-cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and direction for Data and Analytics aligned to business priorities.
• Lead teams across Data Governance, Data Engineering, Operations and Analytics.
• Evolve the enterprise data platform using Databricks and cloud technologies.
• Drive data transformation, self-service analytics and modernisation of legacy environments.
• Deliver trusted reporting and real-time analytics for executives and leaders.

Skills

Data leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Analytics leadership

AI/ML knowledge

Tools

Databricks

Cloud platforms

Real-time analytics

Job description

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to our CIO, you'll lead Data and Analytics across both iSelect and Compare the Market. This is a rare opportunity to lead a function that's already well established, while still having significant scope to influence its next chapter. You'll be joining at a time when data, AI and analytics are becoming increasingly central to how we operate, giving you the opportunity to shape strategy, modernise platforms and bring new ideas to life with strong executive support behind you.

Role

This is a broad and influential leadership role with the opportunity to elevate data from a business capability to a genuine strategic advantage. You’ll:

• Set the vision and direction for Data and Analytics, ensuring our capabilities support business priorities, growth ambitions and future opportunities.
• Lead high-performing teams across Data Governance, Data Engineering, Operations and Analytics, creating an environment where people can do their best work.
• Continue evolving our enterprise data platform, using Databricks and modern cloud technologies to build scalable, reliable and future-ready solutions.
• Drive our data transformation agenda, including platform maturity, self-service analytics and the modernisation of legacy environments.
• Deliver trusted reporting, insights and real-time analytics that help executives and business leaders make better, faster decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities where data, AI, machine learning and automation can improve customer, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Champion a strong data culture by lifting data literacy, strengthening governance frameworks and making insights more accessible across the business.
• Ensure our data platforms and frameworks remain secure, reliable and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Keep an eye on emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to create meaningful business value and strengthen our competitive edge.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Free coffee on Mondays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• Extensive experience leading enterprise data and analytics functions
• Proven success delivering data strategy, transformation and modernisation programs
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, ideally Databricks
• Strong expertise across data governance, data engineering, data architecture, data warehousing and real-time analytics
• Experience building self-service analytics and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• A track record of leveraging advanced analytics, AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to deliver business outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence executive stakeholders
• Experience operating within regulated environments with a focus on governance, risk and compliance
• A passion for developing high-performing teams and fostering a data-driven culture

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Holdings, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Holdings without your consent.