Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 + bonus + benefits
Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week)
We are currently looking for a Head of Data to join a growing, specialist consultancy within the financial services space.
This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative team, supporting a range of organisations across banking, fintech, and payments. As a Head of Data, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver data-led solutions focused on risk, fraud, and financial crime.
The Head of Data will play a key role in leading projects end-to-end, combining strong analytical capability with stakeholder engagement. This is an important hire for the business as they continue to expand their data offering and support clients with increasingly complex challenges.
The Opportunity
This role offers a blend of hands-on data work and strategic input, ideal for someone looking to move into a more consultative environment while remaining close to the technology.
You will be responsible for:
Leading data-focused projects across financial crime and fraud
Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Supporting the design and improvement of monitoring and detection processes
Working closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions
Translating data insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Supporting junior team members and contributing to overall project delivery
Contributing to broader initiatives across the business where relevantWhat sets this apart:
A mix of data science, analytics, and stakeholder engagement
Exposure to a variety of clients and challenges
Opportunity to influence how data is used to manage risk
A pathway into a more strategic and advisory-led role
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary (£95,000 - £120,000) + bonus
Hybrid working
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression opportunities
Exposure to a range of projects and clients
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Skills and Experience
Strong background in data, analytics, or data science
Experience working within financial services, risk, or fraud-related domains
Ability to work with stakeholders and communicate insights effectively
Experience working with modern data tools and technologiesIf you would like to be considered for the Head of Data Role, please apply below with your CV
Salary description
£95000.00 - £120000.00 per year