Head of Data, Professional Services, Governance, Compliance, CDO, City of London
Head of Data / CDO required to work for a Professional Services firm based in the City of London. However, this is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office circa 3-4 days per week.
This is a senior leadership role reporting into the Chief Technology Officer, with full ownership of the firms data agenda and the responsibility to deliver meaningful change across the organisation.
What the role involves:
Lead the development, implementation and long-term embedding of the firms data strategy
Turn data into a strategic business asset rather than a back-office function
Build and run data governance, chair the Data Council and attend key risk committees
Drive data quality, integration, accuracy and consistency across global systems
Oversee data restructuring, cleansing and preparation for better reporting and insight
Deliver and embed policies across retention, usage, classification and compliance
Support automation and artificial intelligence initiatives by building the right foundations
Implement a data platform such as Microsoft Fabric as the firms single source of truth
Lead initial programmes including new knowledge management and records management systems
Influence senior stakeholders across multiple regions and build firm-wide understanding of the value of data
Work closely with Risk and Compliance to manage data risk globally
Shape and support long-term technology strategy alongside the Chief Technology Officer
Experience required:
Senior data leadership experience within a legal or comparable professional services environment
Confident working with Partners, senior stakeholders and C-suite leaders
Proven ability to deliver complex change across governance, quality, integration and data programmes
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and practically
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
This 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.
It is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Please apply now for more details.
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