Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

DeARX; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation-driven organization in Cape Town is seeking a strategic Head of Enterprise Analytics. This role involves shaping the analytics agenda to unlock business value through data. Responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, developing analytics strategies, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data roles and strong business acumen. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Competitive benefits

Opportunity to drive enterprise-level change

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data and analytics roles with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Strong experience in building and scaling analytics capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of data strategy, advanced analytics, BI, and AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic enterprise analytics strategy.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of data professionals.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning tools.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Data strategy

Analytics capabilities

Cloud-based analytics environments

Business acumen

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

Head of Enterprise Analytics (Financial Services)

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Head of Enterprise Analytics

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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.

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.

Whats 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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