Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

DeARX Services Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is looking for a strategic Head of Enterprise Analytics. This senior leadership role involves driving the analytics agenda and fostering a data-first culture. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in data and analytics, with significant leadership experience in financial services. The role offers a hybrid working environment and competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Competitive benefits

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data and analytics roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership positions.
• Strong experience in building and scaling enterprise analytics capabilities.
• Background in financial services, banking, fintech, or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise analytics strategy.
• Lead and grow a high-performing data team.
• Partner with leaders to translate business challenges into analytics use cases.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning tools.
• Ensure analytics practices comply with data governance standards.
• Oversee modern analytics platforms and tools.

Skills

Data strategy

Advanced analytics

Business intelligence

AI / ML applications

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job title: Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 26, 2025

About the Role

• An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading, innovation-driven organisation in the financial services sector for a strategic and visionary Head of Enterprise Analytics. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the enterprise-wide analytics agenda to unlock business value through data.
• As part of the Tech & Data executive team, you will lead the organisations analytics function, helping embed a data-first culture and enabling smarter, faster decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics Strategy: Develop and execute a holistic enterprise analytics strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation objectives.
• Leadership & Team Building: Lead and grow a high-performing team of data professionals (analysts, data scientists, engineers).
• Business Enablement: Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate business challenges into analytical use cases and measurable outcomes.
• Innovation & Insight: Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualisation tools to deliver actionable insights.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all analytics practices adhere to regulatory requirements and data governance standards.
• Platform Optimisation: Oversee the selection, integration, and enhancement of modern analytics platforms and tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• 10+ years in data and analytics roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or executive positions.
• Strong experience in building and scaling enterprise analytics capabilities in complex, data-rich environments.
• Financial services, banking, fintech, or similar industry background highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of data strategy, advanced analytics, BI, and AI / ML applications.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required).
• Masters degree or MBA (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in analytics, data science, or cloud platforms advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• A strategic, high-impact role in a fast-evolving, digitally focused environment.
• Opportunity to drive enterprise-level change through data and analytics.
• Hybrid working environment based in Cape Town.
• Market-related salary with competitive benefits.
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