Head of Enterprise Data & System Integration-Banking Regulatory Hybrid Kent

TELSTRA Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Bank is seeking a Head of Enterprise Data & System Integration to build and lead a data integration function, ensuring high-quality insights and operational efficiency. This permanent role, with a 4-day workweek, requires attendance at the Kent office and aims to enhance the bank's data capabilities across various operational and strategic contexts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise data strategy and governance.
• Proven track record in delivering scalable data platforms.
• Experience in managing and mentoring cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a bank-wide data and systems integration function.
• Drive maturity in data quality and accountability.
• Align systems for efficient operations and scalable data access.

Skills

Leadership in data strategy

System integration

Data governance

Customer insight analysis

Regulatory compliance

Job description

A leading Bank is seeking a Head of Enterprise Data & System Integration on a permanent basis.

This role will operate on a 4 day working week basis and you will need to attend the Kent office at least twice a week. You will be needed onsite full time during the induction period.

The Role

Build and lead a bank-wide data and systems integration function to deliver a trusted single source of truth for internal (operational performance, strategic decisions), external (including client interactions/campaigns, regulatory, financial, and impact), and stakeholder reporting. Build the data capability and architecture to support high-quality insight, strategic decision-making, client engagement, business performance, and risk management. Drive up maturity in data quality, culture, and accountability. Align systems and data flows to enable efficient operations, scalable data access, and innovation across the organization.

Experience Required:

• Significant experience in leading enterprise data strategy, system integration, and governance within a regulated environment - ideally financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable data platforms and tools that support operational and analytical use cases.
• Involvement in implementing or transitioning to Data Mesh or federated data ownership models.
• Experience in managing, mentoring, or building a cross-functional data team.
• Experience in using data to drive deeper customer insight, segmentation, and service personalisation to support commercial and social outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure both strategy and execution are carried through to a high standard.
• Experience in the definition and execution of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, controls, and policy