Head of Data and Technology

EMEA Recruitment; Zug; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a senior, hands-on Head of Data & Technology to lead the deployment of the group’s new Microsoft Fabric platform from our Zug office. You will own the technology estate and partner with finance and investment teams across the Netherlands, DACH, and US regions.

You will drive an end‑to‑end data platform, automate finance workflows, and scale advanced analytics and AI use cases while managing external partners and budget in a fast‑moving investment environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Econometrics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in data engineering, platform delivery, or BI.
• Proven track record delivering modern cloud data platforms end to end (Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, or Snowflake).
• Strong SQL and Python (PySpark) skills; expertise in dimensional modelling and Power BI (DAX).
• Experience managing external partners and vendors.
• Knowledge of finance/investment data; familiarity with AFAS, DealCloud, iLEVEL, or Yardi is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German or Dutch an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Microsoft Fabric deployment, holding the external partner to scope, quality, and timelines.
• Build automated pipelines from AFAS, DealCloud, iLEVEL, Yardi, and SharePoint, and migrate an MS Access Ownership database.
• Standardise core data definitions (NAV, EBITDA, LTV) and establish a governed data catalogue with automated reconciliation.
• Scale Power BI reporting and deliver practical AI/LLM tools across investment and finance functions.
• Oversee data governance, information security, application support, vendor relationships, and the technology budget.

Skills

SQL

Python (PySpark)

Dimensional modelling

Power BI (DAX)

Vendor management

Finance data knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Econometrics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Synapse

Databricks

Snowflake

AFAS

DealCloud

iLEVEL

Yardi

Job description

EMEA Recruitment have been engaged to recruit on behalf of a leading private equity and real estate investment group. We are seeking a senior, hands-on data professional to lead the deployment of the group’s new Microsoft Fabric platform and own the technology estate, operating from the office in Zug.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will initially lead an external partner through a four-to-five-month implementation of a medallion-architecture lakehouse. Following rollout, you will transition to run and scale the platform, automate finance workflows, and drive advanced analytics and AI use cases across investment teams.

This role requires a balance of strategic vision and technical capability. You will manage a Data/AI Specialist and work closely with finance and investment teams across the Netherlands, DACH, and US regions.

The main duties of the Head of Data & Technology are:

• Lead the Microsoft Fabric deployment, holding the external partner to scope, quality, and timelines
• Build automated pipelines from AFAS, DealCloud, iLEVEL, Yardi, and SharePoint, and migrate an MS Access Ownership database
• Standardise core data definitions (NAV, EBITDA, LTV) and establish a governed data catalogue with automated reconciliation
• Scale Power BI reporting and deliver practical AI/LLM tools across investment and finance functions
• Oversee data governance, information security, application support, vendor relationships, and the technology budget

Required skills for the Head of Data & Technology role:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Econometrics, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 to 12 years of experience in data engineering, platform delivery, or BI within private equity, real estate, or financial services
• Proven track record delivering modern cloud data platforms end to end (Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, or Snowflake)
• Strong hands‑on proficiency in SQL, Python (PySpark), dimensional modelling, and Power BI (DAX)
• Experience managing external partners and vendors
• Good knowledge of finance/investment data; familiarity with AFAS, DealCloud, iLEVEL, or Yardi is a plus
• Fluent in English; German or Dutch language skills are an advantage

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.