Chief Data Officer — Drive Data as a Growth Engine (Hybrid)

Harnham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is partnering with a high-growth PE-backed financial services business to appoint a Chief Data Officer who can transform the data function and drive growth. This executive role offers visibility at board level, with the remit to reshape the data organisation and modernise the data estate.

The opportunity includes defining the data strategy, leading the operating model, and building a scalable, self-service data and analytics capability in a hybrid London environment.

Qualifications

• Senior data leadership experience at Director/VP/CDO level
• Strong executive stakeholder management and commercial judgement
• Deep understanding of data engineering, architecture, cloud and analytics

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the organisation-wide data strategy
• Transform the data operating model, team and capabilities
• Lead the development of a modern cloud data platform, lake and warehouse environment
• Build scalable, self-service data and analytics capabilities
• Strengthen data governance and analytics
• Partner with Product, Technology and the leadership team
• Drive the use of AI and automation to improve productivity and customer experience
• Use data to enhance onboarding, personalisation and customer journeys

Job description

Harnham is partnering with a high-growth PE-backed financial services business to appoint a Chief Data Officer who can transform the data function and drive growth. This executive role offers visibility at board level, with the remit to reshape the data organisation and modernise the data estate.

The opportunity includes defining the data strategy, leading the operating model, and building a scalable, self-service data and analytics capability in a hybrid London environment.