Johannesburg: Executive: Data Management & Analytics

Our client a leading cell captive insurance innovator is seeking an Executive: Data Management and Analytics to establish and lead their Data Centre of Excellence , shaping the organisations data governance, architecture, and analytics capabilities. Youll be at the helm of driving a data-first culture , and empowering actuarial, finance, risk, and compliance teams with trusted insights that inform strategic decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy , this is the kind of role that defines careers. Duties: Drive the implementation of the enterprise data and analytics strategy, ensuring measurable business value. Champion data governance, architecture, and data quality across the organisation. Lead cross-functional alignment on data standards, metadata, and KPIs to create enterprise-wide consistency. Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing data team to deliver excellence across business functions. Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field (Masters preferred). Experience: Minimum of 8 years experience in data, analytics, or technology roles (preferably in insurance, banking, or telecoms), with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity . Proven success in delivering enterprise-wide data and analytics projects . Skills: Strong proficiency in Azure Synapse, SQL, data integration, metadata and master data management . Deep knowledge of South African data governance and compliance. Other: Demonstrated success in bridging business and technology and driving adoption of enterprise data solutions.