Due to company growth this client is currently looking for a Head of Data to join the business. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the CIO. Subsequently, the role is more strategic than it is technical. You will be responsible for creating the data strategy & data governance, implementing a new Fabric environment, as well as people leadership. Skill set / Experience required - Proven experience of leadership within data management and analytics, including establishing a robust data governance framework. Strong technical knowledge of modern data and analytics frameworks within a banking or financial services context and modernisation strategies for data handling, ways of working and methodologies. Proven experience of working closely with business functions to align delivery with broader business goals. Communicating complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders and C-suite executives is vital to securing buy-in for major projects. Strong risk management experience, including cybersecurity, data protection, business resilience, and disaster recovery. The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the business to define and solve business problems using advanced analytic techniques. Partner with architecture and development teams to build world leading analytics and decisioning platforms and tools, recognising trends and the implications to the organisation. Establish a robust data governance framework to ensure data quality, data security, compliance and accessibility across the organisation and use of proprietary data by external partners. Define data ownership, data stewardship roles and metadata management. Align data initiatives with overall business strategy, understanding business goals and identifying how data can drive growth, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Lead large-scale data transformation programs, such as migrating data infrastructure to the cloud or integrating disparate data sources across the organization. Experience working in a small / growing business, not a large enterprise. The company offers a flexible workplace, plus a bonus scheme. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.