Director of Data & AI – Strategy, Platforms & Impact

YouLend Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Private Medical Insurance

Team and Company socials

Sports clubs

Job summary

YouLend Limited is searching for a Director of Data and AI to lead the Data and AI teams. This strategic role will involve managing the team, developing effective data strategies, and aligning them with business goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in overseeing AI initiatives and ensuring the quality and governance of data.

You will be part of a vibrant team culture that embraces innovation and accountability. YouLend offers a competitive benefits package, including stock options and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, or AI teams at a senior level.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Experience defining and delivering Data and AI strategy aligned to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Data and AI team.
• Define and execute the Data and AI strategy.
• Ensure the business has access to accurate, timely, and actionable data.

Skills

Leadership of Data and AI teams

Modern data platforms

Data governance

SQL

Machine Learning

Python

Data strategy

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Airflow

Tableau

Job description

YouLend Limited is searching for a Director of Data and AI to lead the Data and AI teams. This strategic role will involve managing the team, developing effective data strategies, and aligning them with business goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in overseeing AI initiatives and ensuring the quality and governance of data.

You will be part of a vibrant team culture that embraces innovation and accountability. YouLend offers a competitive benefits package, including stock options and private medical insurance.