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Data Lead - Data Transformation Programme

London, UK
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Company: RED KING RESOURCING

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £400 - £450 per day

Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Delivery
  • Lead delivery across multiple workstreams including platform, data ingestion, modelling, and reporting
  • Manage an outsourced delivery partner across scope, timelines, budget, and quality
  • Track KPIs, milestones, and governance forums (e.g. SteerCo, Design Authority)
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies
Data Architecture
  • Define, implement, and govern the target data architecture (platforms, data models, integrations)
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives
  • Review and challenge vendor designs to ensure quality and scalability
  • Drive best practices across:
    • Data modelling
    • Data pipelines
    • Storage (lakehouse/warehouse)
    • Metadata, lineage, and data quality
Operating Model
  • Align with and enhance data governance frameworks, ownership, and stewardship
  • Establish sustainable operating models and run-state processes
  • Support data lifecycle management and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary interface between client leadership and delivery partners
  • Engage with business functions including Underwriting, Claims, and Finance
  • Translate complex business requirements into effective data solutions
  • Provide clear, concise updates to senior stakeholders
Vendor Management
  • Hold vendors accountable for delivery performance and outcomes
  • Assess capability, resourcing, and collaboration effectiveness
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery and partnership
Business Outcomes
  • Deliver measurable value including:
    • Enhanced underwriting insights
    • Improved reporting and regulatory compliance
    • Reduction in manual processes
  • Track business case progress and benefits realisation
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • 15+ years' experience in data and analytics, including leadership roles
  • Strong expertise in data architecture and large-scale platform delivery
  • Proven experience managing third-party vendors
  • Experience within London Market or specialty insurance
  • Deep knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks)
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, integration, governance, and data quality
  • Demonstrated programme delivery and governance experience
Desirable
  • Experience with underwriting, claims, or delegated authority data
  • Knowledge of insurance regulatory and reporting requirements
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