Global Head of Data, Regulated Environment, Governance, Compliance, CDO, Central London Global Head of Data / CDO required to work for an exciting firm based in Central London. Due to the seniority of the role, it is mainly in-person / office based, along with Global Travel. This is a senior leadership role reporting into the Global Chief Technology Officer, with full ownership of the firm’s data agenda and the responsibility to deliver meaningful change across the organisation. It is a major appointment for the firm and they are looking for someone credible, steady, resilient and able to influence senior stakeholders. If you want to take real ownership of a Global Data agenda and build something meaningful, this will suit you. We need you to have Global Data Leadership experience within a heavily regulated environment such as Fintech, Professional Services (Accountancy, Legal, Insurance, Consulting), Healthcare, Energy, Gambling etc. Read on for more details… Experience required: * Solid ‘Global Remit’ experience working within a heavily regulated environment * Senior Data Leadership experience within a heavily regulated environment * Confident working with Partners, senior stakeholders and C‑suite leaders * Proven ability to deliver complex change across governance, quality, integration and data programmes * Technology First experience with knowledge of the likes of Data Bricks, Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and practically * Ability to be a great negotiator and have proven stakeholder management skills in difficult situations (with the battle scars to prove it!) * Solid commercial judgement and a delivery‑focused mindset * Experience building data culture, continuous improvement and governance frameworks * Understanding of modern data platforms, architectures and approaches * Experience with automation or artificial intelligence programmes is an advantage * Data protection qualifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM are helpful but not essential * Comfortable handling complexity, managing competing priorities and standing your ground when needed It is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Please apply now for more details