Head of Data & Analytics | London, UK

Temenos Group AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Head of Data & Analytics to spearhead its global data strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transforming data into actionable insights, managing a team of data professionals, and ensuring robust data governance. This position offers significant influence on the company's data-driven decision-making culture and contributes to strategic financial planning.

Benefits

Maternity leave with transition back options

Paid leave for civil partnership & marriage

Paid family care leave

Recharge days

Paid study leave for development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data teams in a global context.
• Deep understanding of privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and data lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy aligned with global business goals.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality and security.
• Drive development of advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting for strategic decisions.

Skills

Data architecture

Data warehousing

Analytics platforms

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Microsoft Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS
Temenos powers a world of banking thatcreates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We havebeen doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosianswho are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers andcommunity banks in 150+ countries. We collaboratewith clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customerexperiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate moresustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded andinclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny andmake a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a visionary and results-driven Head ofData & Analytics to lead our global data strategy, governance, andanalytics initiatives within the Corporate Global IT organization. This role iscritical in transforming data into actionable insights that drive businessperformance, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will lead a team ofdata professionals and collaborate across departments and regions to embeddata-driven decision-making into the core of our operations. Additionally, youwill oversee the ownership and evolution of enterprise budgeting andforecasting software, ensuring it supports strategic financial planning andintegrates seamlessly with broader data and analytics frameworks.
OPPORTUNITIES

• You will
• Data Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy aligned with global business goals, offering a single source of truth and holistic data management / access solution.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across regions.
• Analytics & Insights: Drive the development of advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with global business units to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and innovation.
• Technology Enablement: Oversee the selection and implementation of data platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and success metrics to evaluate the impact of data initiatives.
• Culture Building: Foster a data-driven culture across the global organization through education, advocacy, and best practices.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Software Ownership: Lead integration, and continuous improvement of enterprise budgeting and forecasting software.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure the tool supports strategic planning, financial accuracy, and scenario modeling. Ensure data integrity, user adoption, and alignment with broader analytics and reporting frameworks.

SKILLS

• You should have
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data teams and capabilities in a global context.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, data warehousing, and modern analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and data lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation through data.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with practical execution.
• Fluent/ native English

VALUES

• Care about transforming the Banking landscape.
• Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.
• Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos.
• Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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