Head of Data & MI (FTC)

Role Purpose: The Head of Data & Management Information will lead the bank's enterprise data, regulatory reporting, management information, data governance and reporting strategy. The role will ensure that the bank maintains robust data controls, delivers high-quality management information to the Executive team and Board, and contunies to meet all regulatory reporting obligations. This is a highly visible leadership position, requiring an individual who can balance strategic transformation with hands-on operational delivery. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the COO and Executive Committee, influencing business decisions through data-led insight while driving continual improvement across systems, processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Transformation • Develop and own the bank's data strategy and roadmap. • Lead the evolution of the bank's data architecture, reporting platforms and governance framework. • Drive automation and simplification of reporting processes. • Deliver data transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, quality and scalability. • Champion data as a strategic asset across the organisation. Regulatory Reporting • Own all regulatory reporting processes. • Ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of submissions. • Maintain strong relationships with regulators and auditors where required. • Monitor regulatory change and assess impacts on data and reporting requirements. • Ensure robust controls, reconciliations and governance frameworks are maintained. Management Information & Analytics • Deliver high-quality MI to Executive Committee, Board and senior leaders. • Develop KPI frameworks aligned to strategic objectives. • Enhance reporting tooling, capabilities, and self-service analytics. • Provide commercial insight to support business growth and performance management. Data Governance & Quality • Maintain and evolve enterprise-wide data governance. • Implement effective data quality controls and monitoring. • Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations regarding data management. • Lead data lineage, ownership and accountability frameworks. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Act as the senior data leader within the bank. • Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Technology. • Influence and challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate. • Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes. • Lead and develop a high-performing team. Operations Oversight • Manage the Middle Office function during the transitional period. • Drive operational efficiency and control improvements. • Support future separation of operational responsibilities as the organisation grows. Required Experience • Senior leadership experience within a bank, challenger bank, building society, fintech or regulated financial services environment. • Ownership of regulatory reporting frameworks. • Strong understanding of PRA/FCA requirements. • Experience leading data governance and data quality programmes. • Delivery of enterprise data or reporting transformation initiatives. • Experience producing Board and Executive-level MI. • Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally. • Strong stakeholder management skills with Executive-level influence. Preferred Experience • Experience supporting a challenger bank or growth-focused regulated lender. • Experience implementing reporting, data warehousing or regulatory platforms. • Understanding of treasury, ALM, liquidity and capital reporting. • Experience managing operational or middle-office functions. • Experience through a significant growth, change or transformation programme. Leadership Competencies • Gravitas and credibility with senior stakeholders. • Comfortable challenging established thinking. • Commercially minded. • Strong change leadership capability. • Pragmatic and delivery-focused. • Collaborative and influential. Please note this role is being offered on an initial fixed term basis, with an option to transfer to permanent employment.