Mark Williams is working with a well-established asset management organization, and they are planning out a very detailed technology transformation roadmap going forward. To oversee and lead this, they are looking to bring in an experienced professional in the data and analytics space

Role:
The Head of Data Analytics is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the data analytics function within the organization. This role is instrumental in leveraging data to drive informed decision-making, optimize business operations, and create data-driven strategies.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Develop and execute a data analytics strategy aligned with the company\'s overall business objectives. Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making
- Oversee the collection, storage, and quality assurance of data from various sources, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and compliant with relevant data regulations
- Lead the analysis of data to extract valuable insights, trends, and patterns. Develop and implement predictive and prescriptive analytics to drive strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with data visualization experts to create meaningful dashboards, reports, and data visualization tools to facilitate decision-making and communicate results to stakeholders
- Establish and maintain data governance practices, ensuring data security, compliance, and data access policies are in place
- Allocate resources effectively, manage project priorities, and ensure timely delivery of analytics solutions
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies and tools in data analytics and make recommendations for technology adoption to enhance the analytics capabilities of the team
- Act as a liaison between the data analytics team and various business units, effectively communicating results and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of data analytics efforts and regularly report on the progress to the executive team

Requirements:
- Bachelor\'s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics), with a Master\'s degree preferred
- Proven experience in data analytics, data science, or a related field, with at least 10 years in a leadership role
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, etc.)
- Demonstrated expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience in cloud technology (e.g., Azure/AWS) would be beneficial
- In-depth knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
- Familiarity with industry-specific data and regulations (if applicable)

Benefits: ..

Consultant Name: Shayan Pereira

Consultant Email:

Mark Williams