Data Delivery Pod Lead

Experis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in London is seeking a Data Delivery Pod Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary teams delivering data and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in agile methodologies, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage risks. You will ensure compliance with operational controls while delivering business value through data insights. This role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for change management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading teams focused on data and analytics solutions.
• Understanding of control requirements surrounding data handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cross-functional resources delivering data analytics solutions.
• Oversee deployment and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage multiple projects and assess operational risks.

Skills

Experience leading multi-disciplined teams

Agile project methodologies

Clear communication

Relationship building

Motivation skills

Data models and data dictionaries

Knowledge of Trade Finance

Data Quality & Governance

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Data Delivery Pod Lead

London - 3 days on-site required

6 Months

UMBRELLA only

Role Purpose

GBM Data & Analytics is a world class "data-driven" organization that provides trusted data insights and packaged consumable insights to deliver business value and great customer experience. Our global team is formed of Data, Analytics, Technology and Delivery resources. Our GBM Data Analytics Platform is the largest aggregation of data ever. We have over 300 sources and a rapidly growing book of work. We are utilising the latest technologies to solve business problems and deliver value and truly unique insights.

Delivery Pod Lead responsibilities

The Delivery Pod lead will lead a team of data, analytics, technology and delivery resources on a broad range of data and analytics use cases. Delivery is end-to-end; from understanding the problem, designing a solution, assisting data engineers in acquiring and processing the data, ensuring the right models are built and tested, and finally overseeing the deployment into production. We need people with experience spanning technology, data, analytics and delivery who can lead multi-disciplinary global teams to deliver solutions to the business.

Role Overview

This change-the-bank (CTB) role requires a strong self-starter with strong change delivery skills who enjoys the challenge of delivering change within tight deadlines. Structured and organised leader with strong project management, data and business analysis skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Management of Risk (Operational Risk / FIM requirements). A good understanding of the control requirement surrounding data handling will be advantageous in this role. Assess the operational risks as part of the analysis and implementation planning and execution in conjunction with business heads. Observation of Internal Controls (Compliance Policy / FIM requirements). Maintains client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams of data, analytics, technology and delivery resources to deliver data and analytics solutions
• Experience in agile project methodologies and tools such as JIRA
• Ability to articulate or translate complex information through clear and meaningful written and spoken communication in a structured way
• Ability to develop working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, from C-suite to technical resources, balancing competing priorities
• Proven skills to lead teams and motivate others to achieve objectives
• Knowledge of and experience using data models and data dictionaries in a Banking and Financial Markets context
• Knowledge of Trade Finance or Securities Services particularly useful
• Knowledge of one or more of the following domains (including market data vendors):
  • Party/Client
  • Trade
  • Settlements
  • Payments
  • and pricing
  • Market and/or Credit Risk
• Preferable knowledge and experience in Data Quality & Governance
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-programme environment across a range of stakeholders

Preferable Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant Agile Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, SAFe, LeSS, DAD
• Working experience within investment banking
• Understanding of different analyses options and development of implementable solutions
• Highly adaptable and ability to approach things differently in order to achieve goals
• Experience of big data and/or cloud programmes preferable

Customers / Stakeholders

• All GBM Lines of Business and CMB
• GBM, CMB and Group CDO
• Global and Regional Heads of business
• Distribution Platforms IT
• Internal clients to facilitate effective data analysis/migration and process change and ensure expectations are effectively managed

Leadership & Teamwork

• Lead and work closely with all teams (including virtual teams based in non-UK locations), creating a strong culture of transparency and collaboration

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with client and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report concerns or observations in terms of control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational risk impact
• Ensure all due diligence is performed to prevent adverse impact to Payments FX customers and business operations
• Maintain RAID log for allocated projects, and ensure that these are fed into the programme effectively