Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management-£85,000-Hybrid

Tenth Revolution Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management to oversee large-scale data projects. This hybrid position requires proven experience in risk management, strong cloud technology knowledge, and a commitment to innovative practices. Candidates should have relevant AWS certifications and experience with agile methodologies. The role is based in Glasgow and focuses on enhancing data delivery and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Change and Risk Management within Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of AWS with relevant certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile frameworks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing and deployment of major data initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to manage the data risk portfolio.
• Drive the adoption of tools and frameworks for continuous integration.

Skills

Change and Risk Management

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Scaled Agile frameworks

Test Automation Strategy

Tools

AWS

Modern testing frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - £85,000 - Hybrid

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management to lead the safe, efficient, and scalable deployment of large-scale data projects and capabilities. This pivotal role will see you at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver innovative customer experiences while maintaining strong governance across the data lifecycle.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data delivery and risk management within a global financial institution - and must be performed from our Glasgow office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the testing and deployment of major data initiatives, ensuring adherence to agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to understand and manage the data risk portfolio throughout the software product lifecycle.
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge tools and frameworks to support continuous integration, test automation, and environment management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in risk and change management.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across data deployment activities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to embed risk-aware decision-making within the data engineering and deployment processes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in Change and Risk Management within the Financial Services industry.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS), with relevant AWS certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile frameworks or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks and environment management tools.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Expertise in Test Automation Strategy and engineering practices.
• Relevant Risk Management certifications (e.g., CRISC, PRM, or similar).
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including strategy and implementation.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on or at

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