Director of Data & AI Strategy for Finance

Zohorecruit; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Bruxelles, Belgium is seeking an accomplished Director of Data & Analytics Consulting to lead a high-performing team delivering data-driven solutions to financial services clients. You will define and execute data strategies, govern data, and oversee models, pipelines, and visualisations while expanding advanced analytics and AI capabilities to drive measurable outcomes.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and English fluency are essential; Dutch or French are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or similar).
• Extensive leadership experience in data and analytics consulting, including leadership in the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of data strategy, governance, and modern data platforms and tools.
• Proven experience in data assessments, governance frameworks, data modelling, pipelines, and visualisation.
• Experience in advanced analytics, including data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages (e.g. Dutch or French) are advantageous.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CDA, CBIP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data and analytics consultants, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, tools, and support needed to deliver impactful client solutions.
• Define and implement data and analytics strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Conduct data maturity assessments to identify gaps, opportunities, and priorities, and develop actionable data roadmaps.
• Establish and oversee data governance frameworks to enhance data quality, accessibility, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the design and delivery of data models, pipelines, and visualisations in line with best practices and client requirements.
• Drive the development of analytics capabilities, including advanced analytics, data science, and AI, to generate actionable insights.
• Ensure analytics solutions are effectively embedded into client business processes to maximise value.
• Manage project delivery, including planning, resourcing, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Data strategy

Data governance

Data modelling

Data pipelines

Data visualisation

Advanced analytics

AI / machine learning

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Dutch or French

CDA certification

CBIP certification

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or similar

CDA certification

CBIP certification

Job description

Zohorecruit in Bruxelles, Belgium is seeking an accomplished Director of Data & Analytics Consulting to lead a high-performing team delivering data-driven solutions to financial services clients. You will define and execute data strategies, govern data, and oversee models, pipelines, and visualisations while expanding advanced analytics and AI capabilities to drive measurable outcomes.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and English fluency are essential; Dutch or French are advantageous.