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Head of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics | Scotland | £110k - £125k Base Salary + bonus and benefits | (Hybrid - with regular business travel) A leading bank have embarked on a mission of positive change and transformation to modernise everything data, analytics and AI related across the organisation. The core focus is about adding business value and driving the use of data forward to enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. Working exclusively with KDR Talent Solutions to grow their Chief Data Office and hire a Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics amongst other key roles to bolster their amazing data team! Who you will work for The Chief Data Officer, who you’ll report to, is a visionary data leader, with strong pedigree in driving large and complex data initiatives forward and empowering their team to succeed. They report directly into the COO so the team is set up with amazing sponsorship from the top. The team sit centrally within the organisation, alongside the CTO and CIO and therefore acting as allies across the change portfolio and out into the wider business. The Company In this case, “if it sounds too good to be true”, that’s because it is! An amazing, recognisable brand, who are known for amazing customer service and providing unbelievable experiences for their customers. This ethos filters into their employee culture so expect: ~ Predominantly remote working with regular business travel to their main Office locations ~ Incredible Learning & Development and career progression opportunities ~ Gender neutral parental leave ~30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays ~ Discretionary Bonus, Good Pension, Private Medical, income protection, life assurance ~ Incredible well-being benefits! ~ An amazing purpose and value lead approach to flexible working! The Role A role like this does not come around very often, if at all! This is an opportunity to take ownership of the strategy, delivery, and overall team for the business intelligence, analytics and ML / AI within the organisation. You will need to bring the following to the table: ~ Extensive data and analytics leadership experience within banking. This means:You’ve managed large multi-disciplinary teams of 50+ including data science, BI and analytics ~ You are comfortable in engaging and managing stakeholders to board level… ~…and equally comfortable working, enabling and motivating team members at all levels ~ You are comfortable and have previously been the main BI / Analytics / AI Budget and Risk Owner ~ Experience and background in rationalising large reporting estates and delivering impactful BI and MI to the business. Driving change and challenging with WHY? Advanced Analytics is second nature and the use / where / when / why is focused around business outcomes and the value you can add. ~ AI and LLMs – When, where, why and HOW should AI be delivered to the business. This is your call and you’ll be willing to innovate and fail fast in order to succeed.You’ll understand risk, compliance, regulatory and ethical implications as you deliver some seriously cool stuff to the business. This is literally and quite possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone who wants to join a forward thinking collaborative organisation at the beginning of significant change. The future is certainly interesting here as well and I would love to explain more about the impact you will have as Head of BI and Analytics. n.b. Technology is not mentioned in this advert – that is because it is a leadership role and your team will be delivering technology . However, it is essential you understand BI, Data Visualisation, advanced analytical techniques, machine learning and LLMs in order to lead from the front with credibility and gusto. As an employer and service provider, we are committed to Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Please feel comfortable to let us know if you have a difference or disability that would require us or our clients to make any helpful adjustments for you.