Overview
Director – Data Transformation (Insurance / Banking, Snowflake) to lead a high-profile data-driven transformation programme for an Insurance client. The ideal candidate will bring strong banking experience, hands-on expertise in data platform transformation, and proven success in the Insurance / Lloyd’s of London Market domain. This role requires the ability to strategically influence at executive level while remaining hands-on in delivery, ensuring successful programme execution and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic data transformation programmes across insurance and banking domains.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, Data Governance, and business leaders to drive the change roadmap.
* Provide hands-on leadership in programme execution, managing delivery teams and vendors.
* Monitor programme performance, ensuring scope, budget, and quality standards are met.
* Act as the key liaison between business and technology, aligning data initiatives with organisational strategy.
* Present regular updates and strategic insights to executive-level stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in data governance.
* Oversee vendor partnerships, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills & Experience Required
* VP-level experience in programme delivery within Banking and/or Insurance (Lloyd’s of London experience preferred).
* Proven expertise in data-driven transformation projects, including Snowflake and modern data platforms.
* Strong knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior (C/Board) level.
* Experience managing vendors and large-scale transformation initiatives.
* Knowledge of tools such as Python and Power BI desirable.
* Strong business acumen, risk management, and ability to influence strategic direction.
Why Join?
* Lead a strategic data transformation initiative in the Insurance sector.
* Operate at VP level, shaping both delivery and strategy.
* Opportunity to leverage both banking and insurance experience in a high-impact role.
* Flexible hybrid working model (London, 2–3 days onsite).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology and Management
* Industries: Insurance
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