Head of Data - Private Equity

THE SEARCH:

The Head of Data will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the data vision. The role will initially focus on optimising the data infrastructure, ensuring robust governance, and creating a data-first culture. There will also be an opportunity to integrate advanced data science, ML, and AI solutions into the business. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and hands-on Head of Data to lead a lean function, with autonomy to shape its future and define and own the data and AI strategy.

THE ROLE:

Data Infrastructure & Management

• Oversee and optimise the DWH architecture - ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two data analysts and a data architect
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance through strong governance practices
• Oversee and optimise data visualisation and reporting tools
• Democratise data and enable the business to make data-driven decisions

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement a data and AI/ML strategy
• Analyse the business needs and recommend data-driven strategies to enhance internal operations and decision-making
• Assess and recommend AI/ML products and technologies that align with business goals

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as an advisor to senior stakeholders, communicating complex data concepts in a clear and compelling way
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities where data and AI can drive value
• Build a strong partnership between the data function and other business units to ensure alignment with strategic goals

Value Creation

• Identify opportunities to maximise the commercial value of data
• Develop use cases for AI and ML applications to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical foundation and experience in a data leadership role
• Expertise in data warehousing, data architecture, and data governance
• Strong knowledge of PowerBI and data visualisation best practice
• Experience in delivering data strategies and driving value through data
• Familiarity with AI, ML, and data science applications, and the ability to assess their strategic relevance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence leadership
• Commercially savvy with a strong understanding of how to align data initiatives with business objectives
• Hands-on and willing to roll sleeves up
• A strategic and collaborative leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Ambitious and keen to take the next step to advance a career in private equity
• Experience in the private equity sector is highly desirable