Head of Data and AI Spain

AXA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Partners Spain seeks a Head of Data and AI to drive the data and AI strategy, governance, and performance across the Spain business.

You will lead the Spain Data team and coordinate with local business functions, IT and AXA Group stakeholders to deliver trusted data products, analytics and AI-enabled solutions while ensuring risk and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership of data, analytics and AI in a regulated, international org.
• Strong governance, data quality, privacy and model risk management.
• Ability to drive adoption and return on data and AI investments.
• Proven track record delivering data products from concept to value realization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Spain Data team with clear objectives and development plans.
• Own portfolio and lifecycle for data platforms, BI, analytics and AI use cases.
• Establish governance on data quality, ownership, access and security.
• Drive responsible AI adoption across functions with use‑case discovery and change management.
• Partner with leaders to improve data literacy and embed data‑driven decisions.

Skills

Data strategy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Budget management

Governance and risk

English and Spanish

Education

Degree in data/tech or related

Tools

Data platforms

BI tools

AI platforms

Job description

The Head of Data and AI Spain is a strategic leadership role responsible for maximizing the value of data and accelerating responsible AI adoption across AXA Partners Spain.

The role leads the Data team and is key contributor to the end-to-end data and AI agenda: strategy, governance, delivery, operational performance, talent development and business engagement. Working closely with local business functions, Spain IT, AXA Partners Group and AXA Group stakeholders, the role will translate business priorities into a pragmatic portfolio of trusted data products, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.

A core objective is to embed AI in day-to-day work across all teams, notably through the controlled rollout of self‑service developer tools and secure in-house generative AI capabilities. Success requires strong leadership, delivery discipline and enough technical depth to challenge decisions and manage risk, rather than hands‑on development expertise.

What you’ll be doing:

The role leads the Spain Data team, setting clear objectives, accountabilities and development plans while building the capabilities needed to deliver the data and AI roadmap.

It owns the local portfolio and delivery lifecycle for data platforms, data products, business intelligence, advanced analytics and AI use cases, from demand qualification and prioritization through implementation, adoption, value tracking and continuous improvement.

The Head of Data and AI establishes effective governance for data quality, ownership, access, security, privacy, model risk and compliance, aligned with AXA standards and applicable regulation. The role manages delivery partners, suppliers and the relevant budget, and ensures resilient and reliable operation of the data and AI services within scope.

The role acts as the principal local interface with business leaders, Spain IT, AXA Partners Group and AXA Group data and AI communities. It reports to the AXA Partners Spain CIO and contributes to local governance and strategic decision‑making.

Success will be measured by trusted data, predictable delivery, measurable business value and sustained adoption of secure AI capabilities across AXA Partners Spain.

• Define and execute the Spain data and AI strategy, roadmap and operating model in alignment with business priorities and AXA Partners Group direction.
• Lead, coach and develop the Data team; clarify roles, strengthen capabilities and foster a collaborative, accountable and business-oriented culture.
• Own demand management and portfolio prioritization, balancing strategic value, regulatory obligations, delivery capacity, dependencies and total cost.
• Ensure end‑to‑end delivery of data products, reporting, analytics and AI solutions, with clear scope, milestones, quality controls, benefits and service ownership.
• Establish and enforce data governance, including ownership, quality, access, retention, privacy and security controls.
• Drive responsible AI adoption across all functions through use‑case discovery, experimentation, change management, training, communications and adoption measurement.
• Partner with business leaders to improve data literacy, identify high‑value opportunities and embed data‑driven decision‑making in operational and strategic processes.
• Define and monitor KPIs for delivery, service quality, data quality, adoption, risk and realized value; provide transparent reporting and corrective action.
• Manage budgets, suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring commercial discipline, performance, continuity and compliance with AXA standards.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree or equivalent professional experience in data, technology, engineering, computer science, business or a related discipline is desirable.
• Significant experience leading data, analytics, AI or digital transformation in a complex, regulated and international organisation.
• Proven people leadership experience, including team development, capability building, performance management and leadership through change.
• Strong record of managing portfolios and delivering data or AI products from business case through adoption, operation and measurable value realisation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption across business and technology teams through stakeholder engagement, communications, training and change management.
• Sound understanding of modern data platforms, data architecture, integration, business intelligence, analytics, machine learning, generative AI and software delivery; able to challenge technical proposals and make informed trade‑offs without being the principal hands‑on engineer.
• Practical knowledge of data governance, data quality, privacy, cybersecurity, responsible AI, model risk and controls in a regulated environment.
• Experience introducing enterprise AI assistants, secure generative AI platforms, automation or self‑service developer tools is highly valuable.
• Strong commercial and operational management skills, including budget ownership, supplier management, service performance and risk management.
• Strategic and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to simplify complex topics, prioritise effectively and maintain disciplined execution.
• Excellent influencing, facilitation, writing and presentation skills, with credibility at senior leadership level and the ability to connect business and technical audiences.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish; French and Catalan are advantageous.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - [e-mail]

Who we are:

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector‑leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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